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Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown. Here’s what to know
Disgruntled travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.

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Thousands of flights delayed as FAA cuts snarl major airports
More Than 5,000 Flights Delayed And Cancelled Amid Shutdown Staffing Shortages
Flight Cancellations Could Rise to 20% if Government Shutdown Continues
Flight cancellations across the U.S. could rise to 15%—or even 20%—if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues
November 6, 2025 – Government shutdown and Trump administration news
Disruptions Light on Day 1 of Flight Cuts, but Duffy Warns of Worse to Come
Sean Duffy, the secretary of transportation, said on Friday that the mandate could reach as high as 20 percent at some airports if the shutdown continued to push air traffic controllers to look for o...

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Will your flight survive the weekend? More cancellations coming.
Air travelers told to brace for more flight reductions -- report

How many canceled flights? Daily tally crosses 1,000 as weekend begins.

While not all of the canceled flights were caused by the FAA-mandated cuts, airlines have reported cutting hundreds of flights due to the order.

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights by Saturday evening as the Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown showed no signs of easing.

More than 700 flights nationwide canceled Saturday

More than 700 flights nationwide have been canceled Saturday as the FAA continues limiting flight capacity at 40 major U.S. airports amid the government shutdown.

See Where Flights Have Been Canceled Across the U.S.

Hundreds of flights were cut at airports across the United States have been canceled, with deeper cuts looming in the coming days.

Recap: Flights canceled at Florida airports Friday in government shutdown

Flight cancellations have started at Florida airports Friday, Nov. 7, and will gradually increase over the next week.

California flights hit by shutdown Hundreds canceled, delays mount

Government shutdown triggers hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at major California airports, including LAX and SFO.
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