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The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide. And the disruptions are causing some to instead hit the road or buy a train ticket.
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A top economist in the Trump administration offered a fresh warning Friday about the record-setting government shutdown's damaging effects, as the Senate struggled to make a deal to end the closure and airports began to reduce flights.
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There were long lines at Logan Airport this morning as passengers queued up for help. The airlines have begun canceling flights to comply with a federal order related to the government shutdown.
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Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown The GuardianFlight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions The Washington PostAs Airlines Cancel Flights, Travelers Seek Other Options The New York TimesThe FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know NPR
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Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
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