FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets
17 days ago
- #air travel
- #FAA
- #government shutdown
- FAA to reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 high-volume markets due to government shutdown.
- Staffing shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers causing flight delays.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasizes proactive measures to ensure safety.
- Airlines evaluating impacts; Southwest urges Congress to resolve shutdown.
- Staffing shortages tripled compared to pre-shutdown averages.
- Transportation Secretary warns of potential chaos if shutdown continues.
- FAA aims to prevent adverse consequences by preemptive action.