FAA to cut air traffic at major airports
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Federal shutdown affects airports across the US
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned as many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown drags on.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
At least 127 flights were cancelled and 190 were delayed by 9 a.m., according to FlightAware, the real-time flight tracking site.
FAA orders flight reductions at major airports, including MSP. 4% cut now, possibly 10% by Nov. 14, due to federal shutdown, affecting travelers.
American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
The federal government is ordering flight cuts at 40 major airports because of the shutdown – but it’s flyers in places like Pensacola, Florida; Moline, Illinois; Waco, Texas; and Shreveport, Louisiana who will have it the hardest.
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Airlines are working to reassure travelers as the FAA orders a 10% cut to flights nationwide due to staffing shortages. Gerardo "Tata" Martino, the man who led Atlanta United to its MLS Cup, is coming back to be the team's head coach. The Atlanta-based beverage giant launches Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla — its first limited-time holiday flavor in five years.