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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — because the Federal Aviation Administration slows down or
The government shutdown has led to staffing shortages and flight reductions across the country and right here in the Bay Area. Here's what to know about delays and cancellations are local airports.
Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history.
People with plans to fly out of Meadows Field or who were expecting the arrival of some may have been disappointed as two departing American Airlines flights and one arrival were canceled Friday.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced new airspace restrictions Wednesday as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to strain the nation’s
Federal officials say the mandatory FAA slowdown is necessary to maintain safe skies during the government shutdown.
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Duffy Warns FAA Might Close Parts of U.S. Airspace If Shutdown Continues
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that he may be forced to close parts of the nation’s airspace if the federal government shutdown continues for much longer.
U.S. airlines are bracing for chaos and scrambling to rejig their schedules after Donald Trump’s administration ordered flight reductions at major airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing government shutdown.