Travelers brace for turmoil as flight cuts kick in at major U.S. airports

Airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Friday, the most since the government shutdown commenced, in response to a directive from the Trump administration. This order mandates a reduction in air traffic at 40 of the busiest airports across the United States. The directive was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to growing concerns about potential staffing shortages. The flight cuts are designed to mitigate the impact of these concerns on air travel operations. Major airports affected by these canc... download the app to read more