L of airports cutting flights affected shutdown in US | World News
A traveller walks a security checkpoint at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The US Federal Aviation Adminration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut 10 per cent of their flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday, as the ongoing US government shutdown continues to strain the air traffic control system.
The move is designed to ease pressure on overworked air traffic controllers and ensure flight safety amid severe staffing shortages. The FAA said the decision was “necessary to maintain the continued safety and efficiency of the national airspace system” as thousands of federal aviation employees work without pay, The Guardian reported.
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Travellers are urged to check with their airlines for updates, as major carriers — including United, American, Delta, and Southwest — begin adjusting schedules and rebooking passengers.
1
Anchorage International Airport
Alaska
2
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Georgia
3
Boston Logan International Airport
Massachusetts
4
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Maryland
5
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
North Carolina
6
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Kentucky
7
Dallas Love Field
Texas
8
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Virginia
9
Denver International Airport
Colorado
10
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Texas
11
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Michigan
12
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Jersey
13
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Florida
14
Honolulu International Airport
Hawaii
15
Houston Hob Airport
Texas
16
Washington Dulles International Airport
Virginia
17
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Texas
18
Indianapolis International Airport
Indiana
19
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York
20
Harry Reid International Airport
Nevada
21
Los Angeles International Airport
California
22
LaGuardia Airport
New York
23
Orlando International Airport
Florida
24
Chicago Midway International Airport
Illinois
25
Memphis International Airport
Tennessee
26
Miami International Airport
Florida
27
Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport
Minnesota
28
Oakland International Airport
California
29
Ontario International Airport
California
30
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Illinois
31
Portland International Airport
Oregon
32
Philadelphia International Airport
Pennsylvania
33
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Arizona
34
San Diego International Airport
California
35
Louisville International Airport
Kentucky
36
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Washington
37
San Francisco International Airport
California
38
Salt Lake City International Airport
Utah
39
Teterboro Airport
New Jersey
40
Tampa International Airport
Florida
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Experts warn the cuts could lead to major flight disruptions if the shutdown continues, particularly ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Airlines are expected to prioritise major routes and reduce regional or low-demand flights to minimise passenger inconvenience.
(With inputs from Associated Press)
