60 flights canceled at DIA on Sat. as FAA orders flight cuts
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As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, airlines have been ordered to begin reducing operations on a phased-in basis.
American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
Airlines are expected to cancel thousands of flights as the government shutdown drags on. Here’s a preliminary list of affected airports.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.