""This is going to lead to more cancellations," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during Wednesday's press conference. "We're going to work with the airlines to do this in a systematic way." Thought bubble, via Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick: This will be a majorly disruptive move for airlines and travelers alike. But the FAA's primary duty is ensuring aviation safety, and reducing the number of flights may help ease the burden on air traffic controllers, who are approaching their second $0 paycheck amid the record-setting government shutdown."
"Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information."
Reduced flight schedules are expected to produce more cancellations as authorities coordinate systematically with airlines to implement changes. The reductions will be highly disruptive for airlines and travelers while aiming to ease operational strain. The FAA's primary responsibility is aviation safety, and cutting flights may help reduce the workload on air traffic controllers. Air traffic controllers are approaching a second unpaid paycheck amid a record-setting government shutdown, increasing pressure on operations. The situation is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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