Government Shutdown Forces Major Flight Reductions at Key US Airports: What Travelers Need to Know
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
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In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. This move aims to alleviate the burden on air traffic controllers and ensure continued safety in the skies.

These reductions are slated to commence on Friday. Travelers are advised to verify the status of their flights with their respective airlines to ascertain if their travel plans will be affected. Below is a selection of the impacted airports:

1. Anchorage International Airport, Alaska

2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia

3. Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts

4. Baltimore/Washington International in Maryland

5. Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina

6. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Ohio

7. Dallas Love Field in Texas

8. Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia

9. Denver International in Colorado

10. Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas

11. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan

12. Newark Liberty International in New Jersey

13. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida

14. Honolulu International in Hawaii

15. Houston Hobby in Texas

16. Washington Dulles International in Virginia

17. George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas

18. Indianapolis International in Indiana

19. John F. Kennedy International in New York

20. Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas

21. Los Angeles International in California

22. LaGuardia Airport in New York

23. Orlando International in Florida

24. Chicago Midway International in Illinois

25. Memphis International in Tennessee

26. Miami International in Florida

27. Minneapolis/St Paul International in Minnesota

28. Oakland International in California

29. Ontario International in California

30. Chicago O`Hare International in Illinois

31. Portland International in Oregon

32. Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania

33. Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona

34. San Diego International in California

35. Louisville International in Kentucky

36. Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington

37. San Francisco International in California

38. Salt Lake City International in Utah

39. Teterboro in New Jersey

40. Tampa International in Florida

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