Summary
The Trump administration plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday. The decision is due to pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown, which has reached 36 days.
Key Facts
- The air traffic cut aims to ease stress on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.
- Affected markets will be announced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday.
- Airlines may face flight cancellations and need to quickly adjust their schedules.
- Airports in New York and Washington, D.C., are expected to be heavily impacted.
- FAA Administrator warned that if staffing issues worsen, more severe reductions could occur.
- Democrats are concerned about safety and are asking for clear risk assessments.
- The government shutdown has lasted 36 days with no end in sight.
