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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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These are the airlines most affected by the FAA's order to cancel hundreds of flights during the government shutdown
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US FAA to unveil details of 10% cut of flights at major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday was working to hammer out details of an unprecedented plan to cut 10% of flights at 40 high-traffic U.S. airports to address safety concerns regarding a...

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Flights canceled at 40 U.S. airports: Full coverage as FAA cuts to air traffic take effect amid government shutdown
FAA slashes air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets as government shutdown continues
Thousands of flights cancelled or delayed in US as air traffic control hit by government shutdown
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy here at the airport, where he says he was observing any impacts of the reduction in flights.

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FAA to Cut Thousands of Flights Starting Friday
Most major US airports are among 40 targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts

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.

How SFO's largest airlines are handling the FAA's reduction in flights

Alaska Airlines is SFO’s second-largest airline, with a 10.4% market share at the airport. The Alaska Air Group also owns Horizon Air, which code-shares with the airline. Alaska told SFGATE it has decided to cut flights from its most popular routes, but declined to comment on how the flight disruptions would directly impact passengers at SFO.

What Airlines Say About Refunds As Flights Are Impacted by Shutdown

Delta Airlines said in an update that it expects the “vast majority” of its flights not to be affected by the government’s decision and go ahead as scheduled. While complying with the government directive by reducing its domestic flights, its international flights won’t be affected.
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