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Airline Passengers Brace for Turmoil as Flight Cuts Begin
The FAA's 10% flight reductions at 40 major airports aim to preserve airspace safety amid controller shortages during the longest U.S. government shutdown, officials said.
- On Friday, Nov. 7, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 10% cut in flights at 40 major U.S. airports, including Boston Logan International Airport, to maintain safety, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
- Staffing shortages linked to unpaid air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration staff have intensified as the government shutdown that began Oct. 1 continues, prompting the FAA to address operational strain.
- At Boston Logan, airlines have reported 38 canceled flights Friday as FAA flight reductions take effect, with nationwide delays of 1,542 and cancellations of 840, FlightAware showed.
- Major carriers including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines are allowing customers to change, cancel or request refunds without penalty, and Massport spokesperson Benjamin Crawley said, `We are expecting airlines to reach out to passengers directly`.
- Analysts warn Cirium estimates cuts could remove 1,800 flights and 268,000 seats, causing fewer options, longer layovers and more missed connections as airline carriers exercise discretion.
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The 1 Way to Tell if Your Upcoming Flight Will Likely Be Canceled Amid the Government Shutdown
As Americans brace for a potential travel nightmare after the FAA revealed that 40 of the nation's busiest airports will be reducing traffic due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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If you plan to fly from Logan International Airport in Boston, be prepared for possible delays and cancellations.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will reduce air traffic in 40 markets with high volume of flights, including Boston, due to the partial closure of the government, which is already the longest in the history of the United States.According to FlightAware, by Friday there are already 20 delayed flights38 cance…
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