Summary
The FAA plans to cut flights by 10% in 40 busy markets due to staff shortages from an ongoing government shutdown. This action aims to maintain safety as air traffic controllers work without pay, causing airport delays. The shutdown has lasted 36 days, affecting millions of passengers and leading to calls for resolution.
Key Facts
- The FAA will reduce flights by 10% starting Friday in 40 busy markets.
- This move is due to staffing shortages from the government shutdown.
- 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay.
- The shutdown is 36 days long, causing airport delays and long security lines.
- Airlines report over 3.2 million passengers affected by flight issues.
- FAA may add more flight restrictions if further problems arise.
- Airline shares dropped about 1% due to these issues.
- A funding disagreement between Republicans and Democrats is causing the shutdown.
