How U.S. flight cancellations and the government shutdown could affect Canadian travellers

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The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

The Associated Press

Forty United States airports, including those in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, are facing 10 per cent reductions in air traffic Friday due to the continuing U.S. government shutdown.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is imposing the cuts – which could include up to 1,800 flights and about 268,000 seats combined – to take pressure off air traffic controllers. As federal employees, they have gone without pay during the 37-day shutdown , which has also led to more flight delays.

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