US EditionFlight impacts linger after government shutdown ends
Flight cancellations and delays persist at about 40 major U.S. airports as officials maintain a 6% reduction cap to ensure safe operations post-shutdown, FlightAware reported nearly 1,900 disruptions.
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By Rio Yamat and Josh Funk - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it plans to roll back some of the restrictions on commercial flights it implemented at 40 major U.S. airports due to the government shutdown. The agency says the current mandatory 6% reduction in flights will be lowered to 3%, even though the record 43-day shutdown ended on November 12. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has repeatedly said the restrictions will …
Air Travel Uncertainty Lingers After Shutdown Ends; FAA Holds Firm On Flight Cuts
The end of the recent government shutdown has failed to provide immediate relief for air travelers, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is maintaining its directive for airlines to cut flight schedules by 6%, even after the official resumption of government operations. This continued mandate is preventing America’s major carriers from specifying a clear timeline […] Air Travel Uncertainty Lingers After Shutdown Ends; FAA Holds Firm on F…
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