WASHINGTON: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a plan on Wednesday to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports due to safety concerns stemming from the 36-day government shutdown. The shutdown has left 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, straining the aviation system. The cuts, which could be reversed […]
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FAA to cut flights at 40 major US airports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will implement phased flight reductions at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday, November 7, due to an ongoing government shutdown that has left air traffic controllers unpaid. The reductions begin with a 4% cut on Friday, followed by 5% on Saturday and 6% on Sunday, with a […]