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American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced 40 major airports would face a 10% cut in flights. See the full list of impacted airports.
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Flight chaos grips US airports as some airlines advise booking 'backup ticket': See the list
The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.
As the federal government shutdown carries through to another day, making it the longest in U.S. history, flight disruptions continue.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.