US EditionFlight cancellations accelerate as US airlines comply with shutdown order to cut flights
- On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a 10 percent reduction in flight volumes across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday, threatening up to 4,500 flights daily.
- The government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, caused air traffic controllers and TSA agents to miss several paychecks while working without pay, leading to over 400 staffing shortages at FAA facilities.
- FAA warned that hubs including Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles will face cuts, while Sheryll Neigenfind said, `My heart and thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families that are affected by the reductions of pay`.
- United and American said they will preserve international flights while cutting regional schedules, and FAA officials will meet with airlines Wednesday night to plan changes and urge passengers to arrive two hours early.
- FAA's stopgap measures, including overtime and reassignments, have helped manage workloads, but some major airports have operated without air traffic control for hours, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of possible airspace shutdown if the shutdown continues.
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Hundreds of flights across the United States will be canceled today as the longest government shutdown in the country's history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Over 750 Flights Cancelled As US Sees Travel Chaos Due To Government Shutdown
Travellers across the United States were left scrambling to rebook flights as the government shutdown heaps pressure on the country's air traffic control system, prompting hundreds of Friday flight cancellations at major American airports.
Here are the 20 airports with the most canceled flights on Friday, when government shutdown reductions begin
Chicago O'Hare International Airport had the most flights canceled on Friday, according to Cirium.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesAirlines are canceling flights after the FAA ordered flight reductions to take effect on Friday.The FAA is requiring a 10% reduction in flights in busy markets in order to maintain safety.Chicago O'Hare and Atlanta had the most flights canceled on Friday, according to Cirium.Airlines across the United States are…
Major airlines begin canceling hundreds of flights
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The country’s biggest airlines—American, Delta, Southwest, and United have all begun canceling flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering a reduction in traffic at the country's busiest airports. Flights at John F. Kennedy Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Teterboro are all expected to be reduced or canceled. More Local News …
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