The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered U.S. airlines to begin cutting domestic flight capacity by up to 10 percent at 40 major airports nationwide starting Friday, due to mounting strain on air-traffic-controller staffing amid the federal government shutdown. Many domestic routes—especially regional flights—are being targeted for cancellation while international routes remain largely unaffected. Airlines have scrambled to identify what to cancel, offered flexible rebooking and refund options, and advised passengers to check status and consider backup plans.
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