FAA to cut air traffic at major airports

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FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.

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FAA is cutting flights at 40 major airports amid government shutdown
These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
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The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it would reduce flight capacity by 10 percent at 40 unspecified airports nationwide in a bid to reduce stress on air traffic controllers.

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Air traffic to be reduced by 10% across ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
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FAA to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports due to government shutdown
The reduction in flights is a response to staffing pressures caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left many air traffic controllers without paychecks.

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FAA set to slash flight capacity if air traffic controllers continue to go unpaid: Duffy
FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets amid government shutdown

Is your airport affected by FAA service cuts? See the full list

The FAA has already been delaying flights at some airports because of widespread staffing shortages. The government shutdown, now in its sixth week, has taken a growing toll on controllers, who are required to work without pay until it ends. Some have taken on second jobs, and many are calling out sick.

The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shortages

"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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