Reported threat halts flights at Washington's Reagan Airport
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All flights were put on hold after the apparent threat was reported on a plane that had just landed from Houston.
The runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport closed for over an hour on Tuesday, Nov. 4, following an unconfirmed bomb report on an inbound United Airlines plane.
As the federal government shutdown carries through to another day, making it the longest in U.S. history, flight disruptions continue.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns, as the government shutdown hit a record 36th day.
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Other major airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), have experienced major delays as well.
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Airport security screeners working without pay during the U. government shutdown are in a stronger financial position than they were during the last prolonged closure in 2019,