FAA orders 10% flight cut at CLT
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The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
At International Airport, things were still running smoothly on the first day of reductions. However, while isn't among the 40 airports directly affected, flights departing from here are heading to destinations that are.
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