FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume' markets

"WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country."

"The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is not going to wait for a problem to act, saying the shutdown is causing staffing pressures and we can't ignore it. Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said they will meet later Wednesday with airline leaders to figure out how to safely implement the reduction."

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the government shutdown. The agency is facing staffing shortages because air traffic controllers are working unpaid and some are calling out, causing delays nationwide. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency will not wait for a crisis and cited staffing pressures that cannot be ignored. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Bedford will meet with airline leaders to plan and safely implement the reductions. The goal is to preserve safety while mitigating operational disruptions.

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