FAA to cut air traffic at major airports
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The government is slashing air traffic at the country’s top airports. On November 5, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports. Analysts say it could force the cancellation of thousands of flights.
The FAA will reduce air traffic at 40 airports beginning Friday. Philadelphia International Airport is among those expecting flight cuts and delays. Talks between Democrats and Republicans to end the shutdown are intensifying,
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains "data-driven" decision to cut flight capacity at 40 airports by 10% to reduce travel pressure and delays.
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