FAA, government shutdown and airports
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"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to reduce flights at dozens of the nation's busiest airports amid staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing impasse.
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
The FAA says it will begin cutting the number of flights in the “high traffic” parts of the country as the government shutdown grinds on. NBC News’ Tom Costello explains what to know before you fly.
N.Y., said on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, that the current staffing problems at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be linked to recent layoffs.
AA cuts more than 200 flights a day starting Friday, Nov. 7 due to FAA order to reduce air traffic during government shutdown.