9,000 flights cut amid shutdown
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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2 developments- Nov 7, 2025U.S. airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
- Nov 9, 2025US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began
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