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U.S. Transportation Department Plans 10% Air Traffic Reduction Amid Shutdown Risk

The Transportation Department warns of mandatory flight cuts at major U.S. airports starting Friday if a government shutdown deal is not reached.

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  • U.S. Transportation Department: A federal agency responsible for overseeing national transportation systems, including aviation, highways, railroads, and maritime operations.
  • Government Shutdown: A closure of non-essential federal operations due to lack of funding approval by Congress.
  • Air Traffic Reduction: The planned decrease in the number of flights or air traffic volume to manage capacity or respond to operational constraints.