The new restrictions at 40 airports don’t seem to be moving the needle on Capitol Hill, thus far, but the month is new.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
https://apnews.com/article/flight-cuts-government-shutdown-airlines-c21ffa6c3d55e3d2fe7f53702112727b
Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/airlines-cancellations-flights-faa-shutdown.html
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Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA`s order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.