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Tentative shutdown deal brings hope, but Charlotte travelers still bracing for turbulence


Episode 969


After more than a month of a partial government shutdown, there’s finally movement in Washington.  Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement that would fund the government at its current rate through Jan. 30, and fully fund SNAP benefits through next September. 

While that’s a promising sign for federal workers and programs, travelers are still feeling the frustration at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

As of Monday morning, there was a significant drop in delays and cancellations from the hundreds of disruptions over the weekend, but still a sign of lingering impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to reduce flight schedules nationwide, cutting up to 10% of flights as air traffic controllers approach their sixth week without pay.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/tentative-shutdown-deal-charlotte-travelers-impacts/275-e468289a-01f8-445c-9c94-3d61e2648eb4

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