FAA could cut flights at 40 airports
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The agency is ordering airlines to cut flights by 10% starting Friday, citing safety with air traffic controller shortages amid the government shutdown.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would reduce capacity by 10% at 40 airports across the country to maintain passenger safety, leaving Bay Area residents wondering just how major the region's three airports actually are in the eyes of the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.