"The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that it planned to cut air traffic by 10% at 40 airports nationwide to maintain travel safety as the government shutdown stretched into its second month. The shutdown already resulted in staffing shortages and periodical flight delays. But the full flight reductions began Friday and could continue to worsen over the weekend. Officials urged passengers to check with airlines on the status of their flights and warned that flights could be canceled with little notice."
"The situation has left travelers angry and anxious. Some tried to move their travel plans up, hoping to avoid the worst of the fallout from the flight reductions, while others are trying to figure out alternatives in case their flights are canceled. In California, Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Diego International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport will be targeted for cuts. Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working without pay for weeks, resulting in high levels of fatigue and stress among staff tasked with keeping the skies safe."
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a planned 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 airports nationwide to maintain safety amid a prolonged government shutdown. Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working without pay, creating fatigue and stress among essential staff and causing staffing shortages and periodic flight delays. Full flight reductions began Friday and could worsen over the weekend, with officials warning that cancellations may occur with little notice. Major California airports are among those targeted for cuts. Travelers have responded with anger and anxiety, seeking to reschedule or find alternatives and checking with airlines for updates.
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