FAA, 40 airports and flight reductions
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A combination of staffing shortages linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order to limit operations at major U.S. airports has led to widespread delays and cancellations over the past 24 to 48 hours.
Starting on Friday, airlines operating at 40 airports have been ordered to progressively cut the number of flights they operate.
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