The Federal Aviation Administration announced the 40 "high-volume markets" where it is reducing flights by 10% before the cuts go into effect on Nov. 7.
The reduction was prompted because of staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history .
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FILE-A man checks his phone at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on October 8, 2025. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Expand
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
Which airports are reducing flights?
Here's a complete list of airports by stat

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