US To Cut 10% Of Flights At 40 Major Airports
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced 40 major airports would face a 10% cut in flights. See the full list of impacted airports.
The government is slashing air traffic at the country’s top airports. On November 5, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports. Analysts say it could force the cancellation of thousands of flights.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains "data-driven" decision to cut flight capacity at 40 airports by 10% to reduce travel pressure and delays.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.