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Only two flights have been canceled so far at McGhee Tyson on Nov. 7. Knoxville, so far, has avoided the brunt of the government shutdown impacts on airports. Unlike other Tennessee airports, like Nashville International Airport, long security lines and delays have been minimal.
Orlando International Airport was listed as one of the 40 "high volume" major airports slated for a 10% reduction in flights, reports say. Tampa International Airport is also included in the list.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered traffic to be reduced at 40 major airports to help keep skies safe as the government shutdown drags on.Here is what we know so far:How many flights will be affected?
Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas