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United Airlines temporarily suspending flights at JFK Airport

United Airlines suspending service at JFK on Oct. 29
United Airlines suspending service at JFK on Oct. 29 00:27

NEW YORK -- United Airlines announced Friday it's leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The airline has four daily flights out of JFK but failed to get additional slots from the Federal Aviation Administration to expand.

READ MORE: United Airlines threatens to stop all flights out of JFK Airport if more slots aren't greenlit

Airline officials say flights will temporarily be suspended beginning Oct. 29.

Workers will be shifted to other airports, and affected travelers will be offered a refund or rebooking options.

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