US Airlines Cancel Flights Amid Government Shutdown, FAA Imposes Capacity Reductions

US airlines have canceled over 700 flights for Friday as the government shutdown disrupts air travel. The Transportation Department and FAA ordered a 10% capacity cut at 40 major airports to alleviate pressure on the aviation system. Airlines, including United Airlines, have announced plans to implement the cuts, affecting flights at hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta. The shutdown has become a flashpoint in the clash between Republicans and Democrats over federal funding.