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00:02The Federal Aviation Administration said it will cut air traffic by 10 percent at 40 major airports starting Friday.
00:08As air traffic controllers continue working without pay during the government shutdown, then according to the Wall Street Journal.
00:13Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the reduction will maintain safety amid worsening delays and cancellations.
00:20Aviation analytics firm Sirium estimates as many as 1,800 flights could be curtailed.
00:24United Airlines said international and hub-to-hub flights will continue unaffected with reductions limited to regional routes.
00:31Southwest and American Airlines are assessing the FAA's flight restrictions and plan to contact affected travelers.
00:36They'll both expect minimal disruption for most customers.
00:39Industry leaders urge Congress to pass a spending bill warning of travel chaos if the shutdown continues into the holiday season.
00:46Shares of major carriers fell in after-hours trading.
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