SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane travelers may face flight disruptions starting Friday as major airports, including Seattle and Portland prepare for an estimated 10 percent reduction in flights amid government shutdown concerns.

While Spokane International Airport is not expected to be directly affected by the nationwide cancellations, passengers flying through major hubs like Seattle, Portland, Denver and Los Angeles could experience delays or cancellations that impact their travel plans.

Local travelers at Spokane International Airport are already expressing concern about the potential disruptions to their current and future trips.

"I could see, people who travel more frequently than me, why they would have some issues with it," said Clayton DeLaTorre, who was traveling to Nashville. "I'm hap

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