Little is known about how many flights may be canceled because of the shutdown, but it's a safe bet DTW will be affected.

Detroit Metro Airport is expected to be on a list of 40 airports across the country that will fewer flights as the federal government shutdown continues.

Detroit Metro Airport is among the 40 possible airports that could reduce flights by 10% during the government shutdown, per NBC News.

The FAA has reduced flights at major airports, blaming the federal government shutdown. What happens if airlines cancel your flight.

As the federal government shutdown continues into record territory, the FAA has ordered a 10% reduction in flights to 40 major airports nationwide, leading to delays across the U.S. that could impact Thanksgiving travel plans for Michiganders flying through Lansing.

FOX 2 spent Thursday night at DTW, talking with stressed and confused travelers trying to get out of town before any chaos ensues. From packing extra clothes to monitoring every update on flight status changes,

Detroit Metro Airport is one of the 40 airports that is expected to see a 10% cut in the number of flights per day amid the government shutdown.

Airlines are canceling flights out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport and other large airports around the country to alleviate pressure on the aviation system and air traffic controllers who are working without pay during what is now the longest federal government shutdown in history.

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