FAA, major airports and flight reductions
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Sporadic flight cancellations that have popped up over the government shutdown could quickly escalate after the FAA said it would cut traffic.
Airlines have been asked to reduce air traffic at major U.S. airports. Here's what travelers need to know if they're flying in the next few days.
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Thousands of Flights at Risk as FAA Scales Back Operations During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday that it will reduce air-traffic volume by 10 percent in 40 “high-volume” U.S. markets as a direct response to public-safety concerns amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Flight delays were only a little higher than usual during most of October — but then a late month surge could spell trouble for holiday travel.
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Duffy warns the government shutdown could cause flight chaos and airspace closures, putting airline and travel ETFs under fresh pressure.