"Large numbers of flights have been canceled at major airports across California on the first day of the Federal Aviation Administration reducing air traffic in a bid to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Airlines are being forced to cut flights by 10% at the 40 busiest U.S. airports, causing major travel disruptions in California."
"A ground delay had been declared for SFO on Friday morning due to staffing issues. Incoming flights from parts of the West Coast were arriving on average 66 minutes later than expected, with some flights arriving over 2 and a half hours late, according to the FAA. Oakland International Airport, the other Bay Area airport affected by FAA flight reductions, had at least 12 cancellations on Friday morning, and 15 delays so far."
Major U.S. airports experienced large-scale flight cancellations and delays after the Federal Aviation Administration implemented traffic reductions to ease pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown. Airlines are cutting flights up to 10% at the 40 busiest airports, with an initial 4% reduction followed by a ramp to 10% by Nov. 14. California airports reported dozens of cancellations and delays: San Francisco saw 41 cancellations and 47 delays with a ground delay declared; Oakland reported 12 cancellations and 15 delays; LAX, San Diego, and Ontario also recorded significant cancellations and delays. West Coast arrivals averaged 66 minutes late, with some over 2.5 hours.
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