Flight reductions hit 40 airports
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains "data-driven" decision to cut flight capacity at 40 airports by 10% to reduce travel pressure and delays.
Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.
FAA to reduce flights at 40 major airports across the country. See full list of what airports will be affected, when to expect cancellations, delays
Several airports that send flights to Palm Beach International Airport could see flight cancellations amid the federal government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move will affect roughly 3,500 to 4,000 U.S. flights daily, beginning Friday.
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FAA Lists 40 Airports Where Thousands of Flights May Be Canceled Daily During Government Shutdown
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that there would be a 10% reduction in flight traffic across 40 U.S. airports amid the ongoing government shutdown.