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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.
American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
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.
The FAA is ordering airlines to cut thousands of flights nationwide, as cities deal with a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
The FAA's 10% flight reduction caused hundreds of delays & cancellations at Sky Harbor. An aviation expert warned the disruption will worsen, stating cuts do not ease the severe stress and financial burden on unpaid air traffic controllers & TSA agents.
The Federal Aviation Administration cut flight capacity by 10 percent at 40 major airports nationwide on Friday, including Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
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Airlines are working to reassure travelers as the FAA orders a 10% cut to flights nationwide due to staffing shortages. Gerardo "Tata" Martino, the man who led Atlanta United to its MLS Cup, is coming back to be the team's head coach. The Atlanta-based beverage giant launches Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla — its first limited-time holiday flavor in five years.