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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.
Throughout Friday, on this page, we'll provide updates on the impacts of cancellations on air travel throughout Washington state and the U.S.
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.
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.
Tacoma International Airport is among dozens expected to see flight reductions as the government shutdown continues.
Flight delays and cancellations are piling up Saturday across the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration cut flights at 40 U.S. airports on Friday.
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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.