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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — because the Federal Aviation Administration slows down or
The government shutdown has led to staffing shortages and flight reductions across the country and right here in the Bay Area. Here's what to know about delays and cancellations are local airports.
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration has begun implementing a phased 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports — including Honolulu’s Daniel K.
Federal officials say the mandatory FAA slowdown is necessary to maintain safe skies during the government shutdown.
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Duffy Warns FAA Might Close Parts of U.S. Airspace If Shutdown Continues
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that he may be forced to close parts of the nation’s airspace if the federal government shutdown continues for much longer.
U.S. airlines are bracing for chaos and scrambling to rejig their schedules after Donald Trump’s administration ordered flight reductions at major airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
A document released on Nov. 6 outlines restrictions to the FAA, and this includes a curfew on commercial space launches.
FAA cuts due to the government shutdown are likely to exacerbate an already significant decline in air travel for the rest of the year.