FAA to Cut Flights at 40 Major U.S. Airports
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As many as 1,800 flights could be affected on Friday alone, according to Cirium, an aviation-data provider. The final figure will depend on which airports are targeted. The FAA estimates that it handles an average of more than 44,000 flights a day.
The agency is ordering airlines to cut flights by 10% starting Friday, citing safety with air traffic controller shortages amid the government shutdown.
The George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, is one of the airports affected by the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to reduce flight operations during the government shutdown.
Airports facing air traffic cuts that have direct flights to and from LVIA include Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Philadelphia and Chicago O’Hare.
A ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport was expected to last until 6 p.m., while a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was expected to last until 9:30 p.m., according to the FAA.