- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10% reduction in flights across 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday to ensure safety.
- The reductions aim to address staffing shortages and controller fatigue caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
- The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has left nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay.
- Flight cuts are expected to impact thousands of flights and over 268,000 airline seats, particularly at major hubs like New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
- Airlines are adjusting schedules, offering refunds, and urging Congress to resolve the shutdown to prevent further disruptions.
- Over 3.2 million travelers have already been affected by delays and cancellations since the shutdown began on October 1.
US Orders 10% Flights Cut at Major Airports Amid Government Shutdown
