US EditionFAA releases list of airports impacted by flight reductions, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles
- The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 10% cut at 40 high-volume markets, including San Diego International Airport, starting Friday to maintain safety amid staffing shortages.
- Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since Oct. 1, producing staffing shortfalls, and FAA officials said mounting pressures amid the government shutdown forced the agency to act.
- Cirium estimated the reductions could total as many as 1,800 flights and upward of 268,000 seats, and passengers should expect notifications beginning Thursday.
- If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a refund and airlines will rebook customers at no extra charge; Delta Air Lines offers added flexibility during the impacted period.
- The U.S. Travel Association warned the shutdown has cost more than $4 billion, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned Thanksgiving travel "is going to be rough out there" across 27 states and Washington, D.C.
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Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » O’Hare, Midway among 40 airports that could be impacted by FAA flight cutsCapitolFax.com
* The Hill… Many of the largest airports across the country will see a noticeable reduction in flight offerings starting Friday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implements new steps to maintain air safety amid the ongoing government shutdown. The preliminary list of 40 airports operating at reduced capacity, obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation, is [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on November 5 a reduction in air traffic of up to 10% at 40 airports in the United States, as a result of the shortage of personnel and resources caused by the partial closure of the federal government. This measure seeks to alleviate the overload in the air system due to the lack of controllers and [...] Charlotte Airport entry, affected and RDU warns possible delays for flight cuts was first …
Flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with shutdown order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown. Close to 500 flights scheduled for Friday were already cut nationwide, and the number of cancellations climbed steadily throughout Thursday afternoon, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. The FAA order to…
Flight cancellations accelerate as US airlines comply with shutdown order to cut flights
U.S. airlines cancel flights as the FAA mandates a 10% reduction in air traffic at major airports due to the ongoing government shutdown. Travelers face delays and disruptions.
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