Source: United States & Canada – South China Morning PostThe US Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning on Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
The reduction stands to affect thousands of flights nationwide.
The FAA is confronting staffing shortages among air traffic controllers who have been working unpaid since the shutdown began October 1, with some calling out of work, resulting in delays across the…Read More