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Flights are facing widespread delays and cancellations across DFW and Dallas Love Field due to staffing shortages at air traffic control.

Federal aviation officials ordered DFW and Love Field to reduce their flight schedules as part of a plan affecting 40 busy U.S. airports.

Hundreds of flights have been impacted in Dallas; travelers are advised to constantly check their flight status as the issue has no clear end in sight.

DALLAS - Flying is already stressful but a lot of people trying to fly out of the metroplex are arriving at the airport to find their flights delayed by hours or even worse, being cancelled.

FOX 4 spent the day talking to a few of these travelers trying to make the best of the government shutdown.

FAA mandates cuts amid staffing crisis

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