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U.S. Plans to Reduce Flights by 10 Percent at Forty Airports
(MENAFN) Flights at 40 major U.S. airports will be reduced by 10% starting Friday as the federal government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday.
"There is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations," Duffy said during a news briefing in Louisville, Kentucky.
“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," he added.
Joining Duffy, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford explained that scaling back scheduled flights is aimed at easing the burden on air traffic controllers.
"As we continue to see staffing triggers, there will be additional measures that will be taken in those specific markets," Duffy said.
Officials emphasized that the cuts are not tied to airline demand but are a strategic response to staffing shortages amid ongoing government closures.
"There is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations," Duffy said during a news briefing in Louisville, Kentucky.
“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," he added.
Joining Duffy, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford explained that scaling back scheduled flights is aimed at easing the burden on air traffic controllers.
"As we continue to see staffing triggers, there will be additional measures that will be taken in those specific markets," Duffy said.
Officials emphasized that the cuts are not tied to airline demand but are a strategic response to staffing shortages amid ongoing government closures.
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