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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The FAA is cutting 10% of flights in 40 busy markets to ensure safety during the government shutdown

"This is about where is the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," he said.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

FAA's Plan to Cut Flights Might Not Be an Utter Nightmare

The US Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut 10 percent of flights in 40 high-traffic airports on Friday morning if Congress fails to reopen the federal government by then, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA chief Bryan Bedford said Wednesday. The announcement came days after the US agency said it faced widespread shortages of air traffic controllers in half of the country's 30 busiest airports, and hours-long security lines caused by absences of Transportation Security Administration agents.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago
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What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

Government shutdown-driven air traffic controller shortages are causing widespread flight delays, long security lines, and escalating disruptions that risk worsening if workers remain unpaid.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
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'Misery map' shows which major airports are getting hit the hardest with flight delays and cancellations

Government shutdown-related air traffic controller shortages are causing widespread flight delays and cancellations across major US airports, tracked by FlightAware's Misery Map.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Flying soon? Delays abound at these U.S. airports still dealing with air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours.New York City's Emergency Management office said on X that Newark delays often ripple out to the region's other airports.Travelers flying to, from or through New York "should expect schedule changes, gate holds, and missed connections. Anyone flying today should check flight status before heading to the airport and expect longer waits," the social media post added.
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