As promised, the Trump administration followed through on canceling flights due to the federal shutdown and its effects on air traffic controllers.

With the Trump administration poised to follow through with its directive to airlines as expected, travelers through Detroit Metro Airport can expect up to 10% of domestic flights to be canceled beginning Friday, Nov. 7. There's no maybe about it anymore ...

Detroit Metropolitan Airport and other airports still face FAA-mandated flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages, but there are fewer cancellations as the federal shutdown has ended.

At airports across the country on Friday morning, flight cancellations are mounting. It comes as the FAA said it is reducing flight capacity by at least 4% amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The longest federal government shutdown on record may be over, but it could be a while before air travel is back to normal, pilots and Wayne County Airport Authority officials warned Thursday.

The Detroit Metro Airport is among 40 U.S. hubs that could see a 10% reduction in flights, though the federal government hasn't announced firm plans.

Right now, delays and cancellations are tying up travel at some of the nation's busiest airports. The ongoing government shutdown is to blame.

Airports are still reducing flights in Florida to alleviate shutdown stress, but a smaller airport is adding some.

Avelo Airlines announced the return of nonstop flights to Atlanta and new spring service to Detroit from Lakeland International Airport, starting February 2026.