The Federal Aviation Administration, responding to a shortage of unpaid air traffic controllers during the 36-day government shutdown, plans to reduce airline capacity by 10% across 40 major airports starting Friday, CBS News reported.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced phased reductions but said the FAA has not finalized the list of affected airports or issued a formal order. Airlines are expected to implement the full 10% cut by next week.
The DX Brief
- FAA planning a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 major airports beginning Friday
- Major hubs potentially affected include ATL, DFW, JFK, LAX, and ORD; cargo centers include Louisville and Memphis
- Action prompted by the 36-day government shutdown and shortages of unpaid air traffic controllers
- FAA has not finalized the list or issued a formal order; airlines expected to complete cuts next week
Read the full article at CBS News
