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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.
Forty airports will reduce air traffic amid the government shutdown, which will likely cause ripple effects to places like SLO.
The FAA said it will begin reducing air traffic on Friday to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers go unpaid and show signs of strain during the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic across the country, potentially affecting travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.
The Thursday delays at the Sacramento International Airport were unrelated to the federal government shutdown.