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After the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce traffic in 40 airports, many flights have already been cancelled.
American Airlines canceled more than 200 of its 6,200 scheduled flights on Friday as air traffic reductions began.
It is day 38 of the government shutdown, and disruptions are spreading across U.S. aviation, affecting more travelers every day. Spokesperson from the Allied Pilots Association Captain Dennis Tajer joins Alex Witt to discuss the impact on the American people saying,
Michelle Fleury spoke to Martin Baccardax, Senior Writer at Barron’s, who told her that domestic US airlines face flight reductions as airports remain short-staffed during the government shutdown, prompting FAA safety limits.