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With shutdown end in sight, flight delays and cancelations persist at CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Julian Berger
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WFAE
Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Travel woes continue for air travelers across the country — including at Charlotte Douglas International Airport — due to flight reductions mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. According to FlightAware, 339 flights were delayed Monday and 68 were canceled. On Tuesday, there were more than 60 flights cancelled and over 30 delayed. American Airlines reduced flight schedules by 6%, which resulted in about 200 flights cancelled across the country.