U.S. Cuts Air Traffic 10% at 40 Airports as Shutdown Drags On
FAA cuts air traffic by 10% at 40 airports amid the record-length U.S. government shutdown, sparking more flight delays and cancellations.
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FAA cuts air traffic by 10% at 40 airports amid the record-length U.S. government shutdown, sparking more flight delays and cancellations.
US air traffic controllers demanded an end to the government shutdown on Oct. 28 as they still haven’t been paid, raising concerns over understaffing and flight safety.
As the US government shutdown drags on, sick-out air traffic controllers have led to over 10,000 flight delays. Travelers are stuck in political turbulence.
Beijing Daxing International Airport is set to handle over 1.3 million passengers and 7,925 flights during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
The U.S. government is set to revamp its aging air traffic control system to address safety concerns and understaffing.