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What to know about the FAA's air traffic reductions

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By Joel Rose

Published November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM EST

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

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