Summary
Airlines in the United States canceled hundreds of flights due to a government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 airports nationwide.
Key Facts
- The FAA is cutting air traffic by 10% in 40 airports because of the government shutdown.
- Airlines like Delta and United are canceling flights and notifying affected travelers.
- United Airlines plans to cut 4% of its flights from Friday to Sunday.
- Most affected flights are domestic and regional, not international long-haul flights.
- The ongoing government shutdown is entering its sixth week.
- The shutdown affects air travel safety and the economy.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy assures that it is safe to fly despite disruptions.
- The resolution of these disruptions relies on Congress reaching a budget agreement.
