Reported threat halts flights at Washington's Reagan airport
Digest more
FAA To Cut 10% of Flights Across 40 U.S. Airports
Digest more
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday morning.
Washington state Rep. Dan Newhouse plans to visit the Tri-Cities Airport Thursday to learn more about the impacts of the government shutdown on the airport.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move will affect roughly 3,500 to 4,000 U.S. flights daily, beginning Friday.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
It's still unclear whether travel insurance policies will cover these disruptions, especially for flights booked after the shutdown began.
Air traffic control audio shows the communication between the tower and pilots during the bomb threat. The ground stop contributed to flight delays.