FAA warns of massive flight cuts at major airports
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The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering traffic to be reduced at 40 major airports to help keep skies safe as the government shutdown drags on. The cutbacks come ahead of a popular holiday-travel weekend for those who get Veterans Day off.
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FAA announces 10% decrease in air traffic at 40 “high-volume” airports
The now longest ever government shutdown has air travel strained; with TSA and airport workers going without pay. Starting on Friday, the administration is reducing air traffic at forty of the country’s “highest volume” markets.
A ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport was expected to last until 6 p.m., while a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was expected to last until 9:30 p.m., according to the FAA.