"The FAA announced Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major aviation hubs across the country to maintain safety as air traffic controllers show signs of strain, including at San Francisco International Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. SFO was put into a ground stop shortly before 4 a.m. due to staffing, according to an advisory issued by the FAA."
"Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since the shutdown began Oct. 1, and most have been on duty six days a week while putting in mandatory overtime. With some calling out of work due to frustration, taking second jobs or not having money for child care or gas, staffing shortages during some shifts have led to flight delays at a number of U.S. airports."
FAA announced a plan to reduce air traffic by up to 10% at 40 major aviation hubs as controllers show signs of strain. The reduction began with a phased rollout: about 4% Friday, 5% Saturday, 6% Sunday, and reaching 10% next week. San Francisco International Airport experienced a ground stop shortly before 4 a.m. and average ground delays of one hour and six minutes. Air traffic controllers have worked unpaid since Oct. 1, often six days a week with mandatory overtime. Some controllers have called out, taken second jobs, or missed shifts due to childcare or gas expenses, producing staffing shortages. Several airlines said most travelers would not be affected, and San Jose Mineta was not included in the initial list.
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