NORFOLK, Va. — As the FAA mandated flight reductions Friday at airports across the country as the government shutdown continued, travelers were being told to expect impacts at Norfolk International Airport.

“It’s really frustrating at this point," Richard Edmondson said when asked about the flight reductions.

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Edmondson was far from the only one who felt that way.

“Very frustrating," said Barbara Perlewitz.

Despite the potential for delays, travelers News 3 talked with were cautiously optimistic people would be able to get where they need to go.

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