Federal Aviation Administration Mandates Flight Reductions Amid Government Shutdown

Fri Nov 07 2025 03:43:27 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As the government shutdown continues, the FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports across the United States, impacting travelers nationwide.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is enforcing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. to alleviate the burden on air traffic controllers during an ongoing government shutdown. Affected airports include major hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Los Angeles International, and Chicago O'Hare International. Travelers are advised to check with airlines regarding potential cancellations and alternatives.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that airlines enact a reduction of 10% in their flight schedules at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, a decision aimed at easing the workload of air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. This significant operational change reflects the federal agency's commitment to maintaining flight safety and ensuring efficiency during a period of constrained resources.

The flight cuts will commence on Friday, and travelers are urged to verify their flight statuses with respective airlines to ascertain potential cancellations. The list of impacted airports includes major travel hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia, Los Angeles International in California, and O'Hare International in Illinois, amongst others.

The complete list of affected airports is as follows: Anchorage International (Alaska), Atlanta International (Georgia), Boston Logan International (Massachusetts), Baltimore/Washington International (Maryland), Charlotte Douglas International (North Carolina), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (Kentucky), Dallas Love Field (Texas), Ronald Reagan Washington National (Virginia), Denver International (Colorado), Dallas/Fort Worth International (Texas), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (Michigan), Newark Liberty International (New Jersey), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (Florida), Honolulu International (Hawaii), Houston Hobby (Texas), Washington Dulles International (Virginia), George Bush Houston Intercontinental (Texas), Indianapolis International (Indiana), John F. Kennedy International (New York), Harry Reid International (Nevada), Los Angeles International (California), LaGuardia Airport (New York), Orlando International (Florida), Chicago Midway International (Illinois), Memphis International (Tennessee), Miami International (Florida), Minneapolis/St Paul International (Minnesota), Oakland International (California), Ontario International (California), Phoenix Sky Harbor International (Arizona), San Diego International (California), Louisville International (Kentucky), Seattle/Tacoma International (Washington), San Francisco International (California), Salt Lake City International (Utah), Teterboro Airport (New Jersey), and Tampa International (Florida).