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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Following this week's news that 40 airports across the U.S. will see flight reductions starting Friday , one travel expert said travelers need to be prepared and flexible.

"If you don't have to (fly) in the next week, think about rescheduling it," Nick Ewen of The Points Guy website.

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Flight reductions are starting on Friday in reaction to the ongoing government shutdown , affecting about 10% of flights.

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Miami International are on the 40-airport list.

Palm Beach International Airport is not on the list, but departures could still be affected since the airport flies to cities lik

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