Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce flights by up to 10% at 40 major airports due to the government shutdown. This is because many air traffic controllers are not working without pay, causing airlines to cancel flights.
Key Facts
- The FAA announced plans to cut up to 10% of flights at 40 major airports.
- Airlines have already cancelled hundreds of flights in anticipation.
- The reduction in flights is linked to the government shutdown.
- Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.
- Many air traffic controllers are calling in sick, affecting operations.
- President Trump’s administration cited the shutdown as the reason for these disruptions.
