OK, it's official as of today. (Friday, 11/7/2025) Flights in and out of SeaTac Airport will be officially impacted by the government shutdown. 40 of the busiest airports in the United States are being impacted.
According to seattletimes.com,
‘The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been cut. Here is a list of airports affected’
A 10% reduction in flights in and out of SeaTac Airport would represent the loss of about 8114 seats.
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