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Due to a prolonged US government shutdown causing staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, US flights are expected to decrease significantly, especially in the two weeks before Thanksgiving, potentially impacting economic growth and holiday travel plans.
The FAA is implementing flight reductions at 40 major airports due to staffing issues caused by the ongoing government shutdown, leading to cancellations and delays. Airlines are offering refunds and rebooking options, with impacts mainly on regional and domestic flights, while international flights remain unaffected. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses and stay informed about potential disruptions.
Flights at Tampa International Airport may be affected due to a 10% capacity reduction by the FAA, stemming from the government shutdown, impacting thousands of flights at the nation's busiest airports.
The FAA is mandating a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday to ease air traffic control pressures during the government shutdown, affecting numerous travelers and flights across the country.
The FAA plans to implement phased flight capacity reductions of up to 10% in 40 major US airports, starting Friday, due to a funding stalemate, with international flights exempted. The cuts will impact key hubs like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York, and are part of broader political disputes over government funding.
The FAA is requiring airlines to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports across the U.S. starting Friday, to ease pressure on air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. Travelers should check with airlines for potential flight cancellations.
Spirit Airlines CEO announced plans to cut flights by 25% in November and reduce staff as part of efforts to cut costs and stabilize after filing for bankruptcy twice in a year, with ongoing negotiations with unions and vendors.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended his decision to move cargo from Mexico City's principal airport, stating that operations at the airport are "very risky" due to operating at 150% of its capacity. The government-mandated flight cuts, set to take effect in January, have been criticized by industry groups and will also impact the usage tax collected from passengers. The move comes after the president scrapped the construction of an unfinished airport upon his election. Ratings agency Fitch recently revised the outlook of the trust managing the airport's outstanding bonds to negative, citing concerns about maintenance and passenger congestion.
Delta Air Lines will cut just over 6% of its flights to and from New York City-area airports in August, following American Airlines and United Airlines in trimming their summer schedules in response to a shortage of air traffic controllers in New York. The biggest cuts were to flights between Delta's two primary New York hubs, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The FAA said last month that airlines could choose to temporarily return up to 10% of their slots between May 15 and Sept. 15.
Major airlines are warning that they may have to cut flights this summer due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, which could lead to delays.
Delta Air Lines will exit two regional markets, La Crosse, Wisconsin, and State College, Pennsylvania, effective June 5, bringing the total number of cities it has dropped during the pandemic to 17. The airline has not provided a timeline for when it might re-enter these markets. Delta is no longer selling any flights to either city beyond June 5. The pandemic and its effects have caused many major airlines to experience staffing shortages, particularly in their pilot ranks, leading to a major pullback in regional connectivity.
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes warned that the airline will have to cut flights in and out of the New York area this summer due to a significant shortage of air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that if the industry doesn’t cut flights in the area, delays will be 45% worse compared to last summer. The majority of JetBlue's flights, nearly 60%, are in and out of the New York area every day. The airline has invested tens of millions of dollars to ramp up hiring, but the staffing at the air traffic control center that handles all inbound, outbound and through traffic across New York airspace is only at 54% of what is needed.
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes warned that the airline will have to cut flights in and out of the New York area this summer due to a significant shortage of air traffic controllers. The staffing at the air traffic control center that handles all inbound, outbound and through traffic across New York airspace is only at 54% of what is needed, compared to the national average of 81%. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that if the industry doesn't cut flights in the area, delays will be 45% worse compared to last summer.