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American Airlines canceled more than 200 of its 6,200 scheduled flights on Friday as air traffic reductions began.
Saturday saw some delays and cancellations on the 39th day of the shutdown, through which, air traffic controllers have worked without pay.
FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.
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.
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,