The Federal Aviation Administration is continuing to reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports as part of a safety initiative to manage growing strain from the ongoing government shutdown. Shown here, a board displaying canceled flights at O’Hare International Airport, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chicago.
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FAA warns Washington area airports face flight cuts starting Nov. 7 if shutdown continues
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut flights by 10 percent at 40 airports—including Reagan National, Dulles, and BWI—starting Nov. 7 if the government shutdown continues. The move aims to ease strain on unpaid air traffic controllers but is expected to cause widespread delays and cancellations in the Washington area and nationwide.