FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

Tracking air travel during government shutdown
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Even when the government does reopen, issues surrounding air traffic are expected to lag behind.

Government shutdown effects could linger
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An end to the government shutdown may be on the horizon, but its impacts will likely linger, especially on Capitol Hill and at airports nationwide.

Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues

Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.

Flight cancelations continue at Sea-Tac
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The Federal Aviation Administration mandated airlines to cut down on 4% of their flights at 40 major airports in the country.

Passengers 'get creative' at SEA Airport due to ongoing gov't shutdown

Travelers are facing a third day of flight cuts across the U.S. as the government shutdown continues. The Federal Aviation Administration mandated airlines to cut down on 4% of their flights at 40 major airports in the country. 

Seattle airport passengers experience delays, cancellations

People heading to and from Sea-Tac Airport may want to check their flight status as dozens of cancellations and delays tick up amid increased disruptions caused by the federal government shutdown.

Gov't shutdown: Flight delays, cancellations rise at US airports
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There are dozens of airports across the United States that are seeing a reduction in flights as air traffc controllers go more than a month without pay due to the federal government shutdown. Seattle is one of the major hubs slated for decreased air traffic.

How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

FAA flight cuts begin at Sea Airport as US gov. remains shutdown
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Airline travel will be more of a headache than usual as new FAA flight restrictions kick in this morning. Forty airports across the country, including SeaTac Airport, need to cut flights to help with the air traffic controller shortage caused by the United States Government shutdown.

SEA Airport to be impacted by FAA cutting air traffic by 10%
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Seattle-Tacoma International is one of 40 US airports that will be forced to cut air traffic by 10% on Friday if the federal government remains shut down.

Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers

Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.

FAA to cut air traffic by 10% starting Friday
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Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration says it will cut air traffic by 10% in dozens of major cities, blaming staffing shortages, safety concerns, and the ongoing government shutdown.

FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.

Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns

With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.

US airspace may close amid Gov. shutdown; Port of Seattle community steps up
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The White House may close some airspace as the government shutdown causes an air traffic controller shortage across the country. Here’s how communities in Washington state are stepping up to help keep operations running smoothly at Sea-Tac Airport.