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FAA releases list of airports impacted by flight reductions, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles

The FAA is cutting flights by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports to address staffing shortages from the ongoing government shutdown affecting 13,000 air traffic controllers.

  • On Nov. 7, the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation directed airlines to reduce schedules at about 40 high-volume U.S. airports, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said to relieve system pressure.
  • With controllers unpaid since Oct. 1, staffing shortages at air traffic facilities have strained resources, and the Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts aim to ease pressure and maintain safety.
  • Industry sources say the phased reductions will start with a 4% cut, then 5%, before reaching 10%, affecting more than 68,800 flights or 268,000 passengers per day, according to Cirium.
  • Passengers were warned that airline customers may face cancellations and airlines began notifying travelers on Thursday, while the U.S. Travel Association and Airports Council International urged Congress to end the shutdown as 60% reconsider holiday plans.
  • If the shutdown persists, the FAA and Department of Transportation may extend cuts indefinitely until safety data improves, risking airspace closures next week and disrupting the Thanksgiving travel season about three weeks away.
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Bay News 9 broke the news in Saint Petersburg, United States on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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