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Flagstaff airport reports 16% cancellation rate during federal shutdown; staff expect gradual recovery
Summary
Airport staff told commissioners the Oct.–Nov. federal shutdown and ensuing FAA restrictions led to disproportionate cancellations at smaller airports. Between Nov. 8–13 Flagstaff lost 12 of 64 flights (about 16%), affecting roughly 780 passengers; staff said controllers and TSA remained on duty and recovery could take 1–2 weeks.
Brian, an airport staff member, told the Flagstaff Airport Commission on Nov. 13 that the recent federal government shutdown and a subsequent FAA emergency order reduced capacity across the national air-traffic network and hurt smaller airports like Flagstaff.
"Starting November 8 ... 12 of our 64 flights ... were canceled," Brian said, adding: "So 16% cancellation rate at flights in Flagstaff." He and other staff said cancellations and network disruptions also produced indirect effects on connecting itineraries and cargo operations.
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