Flight cancellations and delays continue amid shutdown

Even with a bill to end the shutdown in progress, recovery for air traffic could be slow as the FAA reduced flights at 40 major U.S. airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. FOX 9’s Hannah Flood reports.

FAA flight cuts causing travel delays

MSP is one of 40 airports in the U.S. required to reduce flights due to a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has the latest on how travelers are feeling and the ripple effects being felt across the country.

FAA flight cuts begin: MSP sees delays, cancellations

Travelers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are feeling the impact of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) order to reduce flights amid a government shutdown.

Scene at MSP airport: Government shutdown leads to nationwide flight cancellations & delays

Travelers at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport are facing flight cancellations and delays. The ongoing government shutdown — now in its 38th day — is taking a toll on air travel operations, with reductions hitting 40 airports nationwide. Airlines are struggling to manage limited staffing and increasing passenger backlogs, while frustrated travelers scramble to rebook and reroute. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is at MSP with the latest on the travel disruptions, airline responses, and how passengers can check their flight status at FlightAware.com.

FAA reducing flights at busy airports: Reaction

The FAA says it will reduce flights at major airports amid the government shutdown that has left air traffic controllers without pay. FOX 9 All Day spoke with Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Vice President Bob Seagrave about the stress airport workers are under.

FAA reducing flights: How will airlines manage it?

If the government shutdown continues, the FAA is planning to reduce flights at major metro airports including MSP. Kyle Potter with Thrifty Traveler takes a look at the impact of these reductions.

FAA to reduce flights amid government shutdown

Air travel delays could get much worse as the FAA is making a reduction in flights across the country in response to the government shutdown. FOX’s Doug Luzader has more on the story.

What are the busiest airports in the US?

On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.