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Airlines Rush to Prepare for Federal Reductions in Flights

Airline planning and scheduling teams went into overdrive to identify which flights to cut while minimizing consequences for customers, pilots, flight attendants and the bottom line.

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Affected airports, serving major cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, will see a 4 percent reduction in air traffic Friday through Monday and a 10 percent reduction a week later.
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As Hours Dwindled Before Flight Cuts, the Government Was Publicly Mum

Airlines did not wait for an announcement, notifying passengers and airports of expected changes before the Trump administration made official its list of affected airports.

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The lack of instruction from the Trump administration for most of Thursday fueled angst among would-be travelers.
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