The Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday to ease mounting safety concerns as unpaid air traffic controllers call out during the month-long government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history.

For travelers, that means checking flight status before heading to the airport and knowing your rights if a delay or cancellation upends your plans.

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Are flights being canceled?

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Yes, flights are getting delayed and some even canceled as staffing shortages pile up during the government shutdown.

The FAA is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, res

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