NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Monday Nov. 10 marked 40 days into the government shutdown. Flights into and out of Charleston International Airport were cancelled or delayed on Monday, as FAA mandated cuts are impacting air travel across the country.
Flight reductions at 40 major airports began Friday, and hit nationwide on Monday. Over 2,300 cancellations and over 18,000 delays have been reported. Although Charleston is not on the list, the ripple effects are present in the Lowcountry.
On Monday, more than 20 flights coming into and out of Charleston International Airport were cancelled, and even more were delayed. One flyer at Charleston International explained she received a notification from her airline earlier in the day.
"It said reducing 10% of flights, we'll let you know as soo

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