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Throughout Friday, on this page, we'll provide updates on the impacts of cancellations on air travel throughout Washington state and the U.S.
SEATAC airport is one of 40 airports nationally to receive a 10% reduction in flights this Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
It's still unclear whether travel insurance policies will cover these disruptions, especially for flights booked after the shutdown began.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would cut traffic across 40 “high-volume” markets to provide relief to air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay because of the government shutdown.
SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported “no major impacts” Tuesday as the federal government shutdown approached record length, even as national officials warned of potential “mass chaos” in the skies if the standoff continues.
Per new guidance from the FAA, Alaska Airlines is preparing to cancel flights starting this Friday. This includes flights on Horizon and Hawaiian.
More than 1,800 flights have been cancelled across the U.S. on Saturday, and thousands more delayed, as 40 major airports continue reducing flight capacity.