FAA cuts flights at 40 airports amid shutdown: What it means for travelers

The government shutdown has entered Day 37 — now the longest in U.S. history — and travelers are feeling the impact. The FAA announced flight reductions at 40 major airports, including MSP, ORD, and DTW, cutting capacity at Minneapolis–St. Paul by 10%. On The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, host Gunnar Olson breaks down what these changes mean for flyers, how to minimize disruptions, and where travel deals might still be hiding amid the chaos.