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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Due to the ongoing shutdown, flights in the US are to be cancelled from Friday: the planned flight capacity would be "cut by ten percent at 40 airports in the country," said Minister of Transport Sean Duffy.
The US budget freeze, which has lasted for more than a month, depletes the ranks of air traffic controllers, increasing pressure on the political world.
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...
Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce air traffic by ten percent at 40 locations.
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