As flight restrictions begin to kick in at 40 airports around the country, travelers can expect more cancellations and delays. Following an emergency order from the U.S. Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration, flight traffic is being reduced 4% Friday and will ramp up to 10% a week from now.
What You Need To Know
The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect
Flights at 40 major airports including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are being cut Friday
The FAA says its goal is to reduce flights 4% Friday, ramping up to 10% by Nov. 14 to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers; Duffy said Friday restrictions could increase to 20% if the government shutdown continues
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