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The flight cuts are a result of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, leading to a 10% reduction at 40 major airports.

Airlines are scrambling to adjust schedules, and passengers have flooded customer service lines with concerns.

American, United, and Southwest Airlines have issued travel waivers allowing customers to change or cancel flights without penalty.

American Airlines announced it will cut about 220 flights each day from Friday, Nov. 7 through Monday, Nov. 10 in a statement provided to USA TODAY as part of the first wave of restrictions imposed by transportation officials.

The announcement comes after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Nov. 5 that 40 major airports will see a 10% cut in flights. Duffy had previously warned of sta

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