ECONOMY
2 min readFlight Reductions at Major US Airports Due to Government Shutdown
TrueGov Editorial Team•3 months ago•2 min read
FAA orders cuts as unpaid air traffic controllers report increased strain
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered reductions in domestic flights at 40 major US airports, including Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International, due to the ongoing government shutdown. The cuts began at 4% on Friday and are expected to increase to 10% by Tuesday, as federal workers including air traffic controllers have been working without pay for over five weeks. The FAA cited increased reports of strain among controllers as the reason for the proactive measure.