US EditionFAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
- Beginning Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume U.S. markets, Bedford said, `The early indicators are telling us we can take action today to prevent things from deteriorating.`
- Earlier this year, air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since October 1st and on duty six days a week with mandatory overtime, causing fatigue and staffing strains the FAA cited.
- From Friday to Sunday evening, at least 39 air traffic control facilities warned of limited staffing, while Cirium estimated cuts could total 268,000 seats.
- FAA officials warned they may impose additional measures if staffing pressures persist, while Southwest Airlines is evaluating schedule impacts and AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz urged travellers to check airline apps and airport websites.
- Data from Cirium suggest a broader slowdown last Thursday, last weekend saw worst staffing shortages with delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, and weekend facility averages have spiked since earlier this year.
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As the government shutdown continues, the FAA is announcing it will cut flights by 10% at major airports across the United States, including Reagan National, LAX, Dallas-Fort Worth and more, which will cause ripple effects at nearly every airport nationwide. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY on what it means for travelers heading into the busy holiday season.
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