LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Flight cancellations are impacting Blue Grass Airport this weekend as federal aviation authorities implement air traffic control reductions nationwide.
According to FlightAware, four flights have been canceled at the Lexington airport. Two Saturday flights between Lexington and Charlotte were canceled, along with two Sunday flights between Lexington and Atlanta.
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