FAA could cut flights at 40 airports
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Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
Our airline partners, including American, will determine and communicate any schedule changes directly to customers,” CLT said.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
The FAA said it would reduce flights by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain the safety of air travel as the federal government shutdown drags on.
Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays galore after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown— though it’s not yet clear when the changes will be announced.
Major airlines say they are planning to cancel hundreds of flights on Friday -- out of thousands of daily flights -- as the FAA is set to begin limiting flight capacity.
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The FAA will reduce air traffic at 40 airports following the staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
The FAA is imposing flight reductions to relieve stress on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the federal shutdown and have been calling off.
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