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Denver Airport Faces Flight Cuts Amid Government Shutdown

11/8/2025

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Denver International Airport is among 40 airports ordered to reduce flights amid a government shutdown, causing hundreds of cancellations and delays.
As of Friday, November 7, FlightAware reported 270 delays and 75 cancellations at DIA.
United Airlines canceled dozens of flights.
Southwest Airlines cut over 100 flights.
Passengers can receive refunds if their flights are canceled.

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Story summary

Denver International Airport is among 40 airports ordered to reduce flights amid a government shutdown, causing hundreds of cancellations and delays.
As of Friday, November 7, FlightAware reported 270 delays and 75 cancellations at DIA.
United Airlines canceled dozens of flights.
Southwest Airlines cut over 100 flights.
Passengers can receive refunds if their flights are canceled.