403
Sorry!!
Error! We're sorry, but the page you were looking for doesn't exist.
Flights to be slashed by ten percent at forty airports across US—Duffy
(MENAFN) The U.S. government will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports nationwide beginning Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
"There is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations," Duffy announced during a press briefing in Louisville, Kentucky.
He explained that the decision was based on managing operational strain rather than airline traffic volume, saying: “This is not based on what airline travel has more flights out of what location. This is about where is the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure."
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford, who joined Duffy at the briefing, noted that the measure was introduced to ease the workload on air traffic controllers affected by the shutdown.
"As we continue to see staffing triggers, there will be additional measures that will be taken in those specific markets," Duffy added, suggesting that further adjustments could follow if workforce shortages persist.
"There is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations," Duffy announced during a press briefing in Louisville, Kentucky.
He explained that the decision was based on managing operational strain rather than airline traffic volume, saying: “This is not based on what airline travel has more flights out of what location. This is about where is the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure."
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford, who joined Duffy at the briefing, noted that the measure was introduced to ease the workload on air traffic controllers affected by the shutdown.
"As we continue to see staffing triggers, there will be additional measures that will be taken in those specific markets," Duffy added, suggesting that further adjustments could follow if workforce shortages persist.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Most popular stories
Market Research
More Story
Comments
No comment