FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

Government shutdown ends: When will air travel return to normal?
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President Donald Trump signed a bill ending a historic 43-day government shutdown that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families.

Flight cancellations and delays continue amid shutdown
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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
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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.

Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries

As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.

1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown

More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.

How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash

MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.

Flight cancellations hit MSP Airport as government shutdown continues

Flight cancellations are hitting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the Federal Aviation Administration orders commercial airlines to begin cutting their flight schedules.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.

FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list

The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.

United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions

United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.

MSP Airport slated to be impacted by FAA flight reductions: What to know

MSP Airport is expected to be impacted by an FAA plan to reduce flights at major airports slated to start this weekend amid the government shutdown.

FAA to reduce flights amid government shutdown
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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.

FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.

Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled

Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.