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With flights getting cut by 10 percent, are you reconsidering your travel plans?

An imminent air traffic slowdown leaves travelers wondering what to do next

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Christopher Elliott
Nov 07, 2025
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Air travel in the United States is about to throttle back by ten percent amid the government shutdown.

Airlines are trimming schedules, airports are bracing for longer lines, and travelers are trying to figure out whether their plans are about to unravel.

So what’s your next move?

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