US EditionFlight cancellations accelerate as US airlines comply with shutdown order to cut flights
- On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Wednesday as a `proactive` step to address controller `fatigue`.
- The cuts follow the government shutdown that began Oct. 1; air traffic controllers have worked without pay, increasing strain and triggering warnings from the Department of Transportation.
- The FAA's phased rollout starts with a 4% cut on Friday, affecting up to 1,800 flights or 268,000 passengers daily, according to Cirium.
- Passengers will be eligible for full refunds under a Department of Transportation mandate, and American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines will notify affected travelers and offer rebooking options.
- Bruce McClelland warned the cutbacks could ripple through the system as airlines prioritize high-loyalty passengers and cut regional routes, hitting non-hub airports like Jacksonville International and raising holiday season fares.
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