FAA, airports and flight delays
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Follow our coverage from Republic reporters of the effect of the federal government shutdown on air travel and Phoenix Sky Harbor flights.
Follow live updates as flight reductions begin today at 40 high-traffic airports in what officials have described as a "proactive" effort to alleviate pressure points.
Government shutdown triggers hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at major California airports, including LAX and SFO.
Saturday's canceled flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rose from 28 on Friday. The airport was running smoothly, a spokeswoman said.
FAA’s flight reductions at major airports will strain capacity for time-sensitive shipments like pharmaceuticals, electronics and perishables.
The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up to cut 10% of flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was ordering traffic to be reduced by 10% at 40 major airports while air-traffic controllers work without pay during the government shutdown.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the reductions would start Friday and are designed to keep air travel safe.