Up to 1,800 flights a day could be disrupted by airport cuts
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Here’s how many flights have been canceled out of Southern California airports since Friday
The government shutdown has led to numerous flight cancellations and delays coming into and out of Southern California airports over the weekend.
Government shutdown triggers hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at major California airports, including LAX and SFO.
Some of the largest and busiest airports in California are seeing travel numbers taking a nosedive this year. In a study published by online travel magazine Locals Insider, several California airports have experienced a decline in 2025 of hundreds of thousands of travelers.
Airports across California will see changes to flight schedules as air traffic controllers go without pay, the FFA says.
Officials say the move is in response to mounting pressure on air traffic controllers who've gone without pay as the shutdown continues.
Airlines have been issuing alerts to passengers to be aware of possible flight impacts; no end to government shutdown in sight.
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