FAA, shutdown and Denver airport
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DIA officials on Wednesday were bracing as the Trump administration ordered a reduction in air traffic at major hubs later this week.
The Denver International Airport is seeking permission from the federal government to pay for the salaries of air traffic controllers amid news that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
The New York City area’s highest-volume airports, including JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, are among those potentially set to be affected by a 10% air traffic cut that the FAA is poised to impose amid the ongoing,