FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

Trump Threatens to Ground America Over Government Shutdown: FAA to Slash Flights if No Deal Reached

The Trump administration is warning that the nation’s air travel system could take a major hit starting Friday if Washington can’t break the gridlock over the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration will “reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached.” The plan calls for a 10% cut in air traffic at 40 of the busiest airpor…

Reducing air travel capacity at 40 airports is 'data-driven' decision, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces 10% flight capacity reduction at 40 airports to address increased pressure in air travel markets.

Philly International Airport reportedly facing flight cuts; two TSA lines closed due to shutdown

The FAA announced it's reducing air traffic at 40 airports due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

FAA slashes flights, disrupting travel at 40 major airports amid government shutdown

In California, four of the biggest airports will feel the reduction from San Francisco and Oakland to LAX and San Diego.

FAA reducing flights at 40 airports: 5 things Marylanders need to know

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FAA To Ground Thousands Of Flights If Congress Fails To End Shutdown

The Trump administration announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin reducing flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday if Congress fails to end the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said air traffic would be cut by about 10% to maintain safety amid growing staffing shortages. The reductions will impact major hubs, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix,…