"With the holiday travel season around the corner, travelers are bracing for possible flight delays and cancellations as the Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut commercial air traffic by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday. The unusual conditions are the result of the government shutdown, which is entering its second straight month. The FAA is cutting air traffic to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay, with many calling in sick, leading to staffing shortages in the airport control towers."
"About 72 flights a day could be cut at Los Angeles International Airport alone, which could affect as many as 12,371 passengers a day. Which flights will be impacted may depend on the routes. Following the FAA's cutback announcement, United said it's long-haul international and hub-to-hub flying will not be impacted by the reductions. Hub-to-hub flights include those that go through: Los Angeles International Airport San Francisco International Airport O'Hare International Airport"
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing commercial air traffic by 10% at 40 airports beginning Friday to ease pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a government shutdown. Many controllers have called in sick, producing staffing shortages in control towers. Five California airports targeted for reductions include Los Angeles International, Ontario, San Diego, Oakland San Francisco Bay, and San Francisco International. Aviation analytics firm Cirium estimates up to 1,800 daily cancellations nationwide, and LAX could lose about 72 flights daily, affecting roughly 12,371 passengers. United and American said long-haul international and hub-to-hub services will remain scheduled. Travel guidance favors nonstop flights.
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