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Video. Flight cancellations surge across US amid government shutdown

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Hundreds of flights were canceled as the FAA ordered reduced air traffic at major US airports due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Hundreds of flights were canceled across the United States as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 major airports, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

The move comes amid the continuing government shutdown, which has strained air traffic control operations.

Travelers at airports like Denver expressed concern and frustration as airlines scrambled to adjust schedules. The FAA says the cuts aim to maintain safety while the shutdown continues.

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