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FAA Cuts Air Traffic by 10% Amid Shutdown

11/7/2025

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The Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. airports, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Love Field, starting Friday amid the government shutdown, and airlines such as American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are adjusting schedules with expected minimal disruption.
The measure affects about 1,800 flights and 270,000 daily passengers.
Air traffic controllers have worked unpaid since October 1, and burnout is driving delays.

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The Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. airports, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Love Field, starting Friday amid the government shutdown, and airlines such as American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are adjusting schedules with expected minimal disruption.
The measure affects about 1,800 flights and 270,000 daily passengers.
Air traffic controllers have worked unpaid since October 1, and burnout is driving delays.