US EditionIdaho Falls Regional Airport Confirms Normal Operations Despite National Flight Reductions
Flight reductions aim to prevent safety issues amid staffing shortages caused by the federal shutdown, affecting 40 airports including regional hubs serving Albuquerque.
- Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, responding to operational pressures from the government shutdown.
- Air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration employees are essential workers working without pay, and agency officials say staffing shortages tied to the federal government shutdown are straining the air-traffic system.
- The list of affected hubs shows the Albuquerque International Sunport connects to 22 airports on the FAA's list, including Dallas Love Field, Denver International Airport, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
- Travelers can expect thousands of flight cancellations daily and may learn Thursday if their flights are reduced; passengers should arrive 90 minutes to two hours early and check with airlines, AAA New Mexico advises having a Plan B and seeking refunds.
- Some regional airports report normal operations for now, though Boise Airport and local communities accepting donations warn ripple effects are possible as cuts target Atlanta and Chicago major hubs.
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport confirms normal operations despite national flight reductions
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