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Over 800 Flights Cancelled as FAA Orders Reductions at 40 Airports
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USFlightCuts as more than 800 flights are cancelled across the United States after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a 4% reduction in flights at 40 major airports, including New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
USFlightCuts have disrupted air travel across the United States, with over 800 flights cancelled early Friday following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) directive to reduce flight operations at 40 airports nationwide.
The FAA announced a 4% reduction in flights starting Friday to ease congestion and manage staffing challenges amid the ongoing government shutdown. The cuts could rise to 10% next week if the shutdown continues, according to CNN.
Major Airlines Cancel Flights
Several major airlines, including those operating in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego, preemptively cancelled hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday. Data from FlightAware showed that cancellations had reached 800 by 4:30 a.m. ET, four times higher than the previous day’s total of 201.
Airlines have assured passengers of full refunds for cancelled flights and are working to rebook affected travelers.
FAA and Government Response
The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, confirmed the flight reduction plan during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The FAA warned that if the shutdown persists, up to 4,000 flights per day could be affected due to air traffic controller shortages and operational delays.
Details of the Flight Reduction Plan
According to Bloomberg, airlines were informed that the flight cuts would primarily occur between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., with international flights exempted from the reductions.
Government officials indicated that the cuts would begin at 4% and gradually increase to 10% next week if necessary.
Industry analysts, including Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies, noted that the big four U.S. airlines—which operate the majority of flights in major hubs—will likely face the greatest impact during November and December.
Growing Travel Concerns
Travel experts warn that the combination of flight cuts, staff shortages, and holiday travel demand could lead to widespread disruptions across the U.S. aviation network.
The FAA has urged passengers to check flight statuses before heading to airports and to expect longer wait times at major terminals.
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