Flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration will continue impacting Denver International Airport through the weekend, with more than 60 flights scheduled for Sunday already canceled.
Airport workers – including air traffic controllers, technicians, safety inspectors and security screeners – are among the essential federal employees forced to work without pay since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1, leading to a spike in absences and safety concerns.
The FAA on Friday ordered airlines to cut 4% of flights at major airports, including DIA, and will increase the cuts to 10% by Nov. 14.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday said the cuts could increase to 15% or 20% of flights if the shutdown continues.
There were 64 DIA flights canceled on Saturday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.
As of Saturday afternoon, 66 DIA flights scheduled for Sunday and 38 flights scheduled for Monday were already canceled.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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