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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With Staffing Shortages, FAA to Cut Air Traffic in 40 Places
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the government shutdown. The reduction stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide, the AP reports. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said at a news conference that...
"The flight capacity is to be reduced by ten percent at 40 airports in the country," announces Minister of Transport Sean Duffy.
FAA to cut flights at major airports due to government shutdown, list revealed
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 airports beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers. ABC News exclusively obtained the list of the 40 airports impacted by the cuts.
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