The government shutdown has hit the aviation industry hard, resulting in delays, cancellations, burnout and mounting pressure on short-staffed air traffic controllers. The FAA ordered a reduction of flights to its busiest airports as the shutdown continues.

In Texas, that list includes Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, along with Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports.

American Airlines

Per the Federal Aviation Administration’s orders to reduce flight traffic, American Airlines cut its flights by 6% at 40 airports for Tuesday, amounting to 100 flights.

You can check flight status on its website or using the company’s mobile app.

American Airlines has issued a travel waiver, so any customers whose flights were canceled can

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