"Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International airports are among the 40 across the country that will see flight reductions starting Friday if a deal is not reached to pay air traffic controllers, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by national media outlets. The Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce air traffic by 10% across high-volume markets, an extraordinary step being taken as the government shutdown drags into its second month."
"Airlines scrambled Thursday to figure out where to cut, and travelers with plans for the weekend and beyond were waiting nervously to see if their flights would take off as scheduled. The affected airports include busy connecting hubs and those in popular tourist destinations, including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando and San Francisco. In some of the biggest metropolitan areas - such as New York, Houston, Chicago and South Florida - multiple airports will be affected."
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% across high-volume markets, affecting 40 airports nationwide if air traffic controllers are not paid. Airports targeted include major connecting hubs and popular tourist destinations such as Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, San Francisco, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, with multiple airports impacted in large metropolitan areas. Miami is the 10th busiest U.S. airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ranks 18th; Palm Beach International, ranked 51st, is not on the reduction list. Airlines are evaluating where to cut flights while travelers await confirmations. Airport officials advise passengers to stay in contact with their airlines and expect airports to remain open. Miami International reports normal operations and ongoing coordination with the FAA and partners.
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