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Airlines are canceling flights Friday under FAA order amid the shutdown

By Joel Rose,
A Martínez
Published November 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM CST

The Federal Aviation Administration's order to reduce flights nationwide is set to take effect Friday. The agency says the cuts are needed to keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

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