FAA Slashes Flights at 40 Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown

If you have travel plans in the next few days, brace yourself. You’ve probably already seen the TikToks of four-hour TSA lines or travelers missing their connections due to flight delays across the country. And it’s about to get worse. The FAA just announced it will reduce flight traffic by 10 percent at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports as the government shutdown continues to strain air traffic control staffing, starting tomorrow. Delays are already stacking up from San Francisco to New York, with thousands of flights affected and more expected.

To cancel or not to cancel? Here’s what we know about the flight reductions so far and which airlines are offering refunds.

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