Seattle, airports and government shutdown

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Seattle’s SEATAC airport one of 40 airports nationally to reduce flights amid gov. shut down
SEATAC airport is one of 40 airports nationally to receive a 10% reduction in flights this Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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FAA to cut flights at major airports amid shutdown. Is Seattle on the list?
These are the 40 airport locations that will have a reduction in flights due to the government shutdown
The Shutdown Has Disrupted Air Travel. Will That Drive a Surge in Car Rentals and Train Bookings?
The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.

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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown
FAA’s plan to cut air traffic could be felt far beyond the 40 designated ‘high traffic’ markets
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
"We continue to urge Congress to immediately resolve its impasse and restore the National Airspace System to its full capacity," the spokesperson added.

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues
Secretary Sean Duffy says "my No. 1 job is safety" amid concerns over ATC staffing and fatigue

More than 1,000 flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect

Follow live updates as flight reductions begin today at 40 high-traffic airports in what officials have described as a "proactive" effort to alleviate pressure points.

Am I owed a refund if my flight is canceled due to the FAA cuts? What travelers need to know

The FAA is forcing airlines to cut flight to reduce pressure on air traffic controls. What travelers should know.

List of Flights Cancelled Amid Government Shutdown Order

After the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce traffic in 40 airports, many flights have already been cancelled.

Hundreds of US flights are getting slashed Friday as the shutdown continues. Here’s what to know if you’re about to fly

Millions of Americans expecting to fly this month could have their plans grounded weeks ahead of the holiday travel season if the longest government shutdown in US history drags on.

SEA Airport awaits potential Thursday FAA announcement of flight reductions

SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported “no major impacts” Tuesday as the federal government shutdown approached record length, even as national officials warned of potential “mass chaos” in the skies if the standoff continues.
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Walla Walla Regional Airport not impacted by Sea-Tac flight cancellations so far

Walla Walla Regional Airport passengers are encouraged to check their flight status before showing up at the airport.

Reported threat halts flights at Washington’s Reagan airport for a time

The Federal Aviation Administration says it halted all flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for a time Tuesday because of a security threat.
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