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Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ordering airlines to cut about 10% of flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports beginning Friday in response to ongoing staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers during the federal government shutdown.
The FAA plans to implement a 10% reduction in airline schedules at high-volume markets beginning Friday, Nov. 7.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The announcement comes after the Fort Worth-based air carrier reported a $114 million loss in its Q3 earnings report. That's slightly less than the $149 million loss from the same period in 2024, however,