FAA to cut flight capacity by 10 per cent: Which airports might be affected?
Which airports were affected by the government shutdown today?
It is not yet clear which airports will be affected by the FAA’s new airspace restrictions. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that additional measures may be implemented after the initial reduction. The FAA plans to release a list of 40 high-traffic airports affected by flight disruptions on Thursday.
While the FAA has not yet named specific locations, it has historically designated 30 “core” airports that include major hubs in Atlanta, Boston, New York City and Dallas-Fort Worth, among others. These are likely to be among the affected facilities, according to Politico.
How many daily flights are affected?
According to global air traffic monitoring service Flightradar24, a 10 percent disruption to scheduled commercial flights could mean around 5,000 flights per day across the country would be affected.
FAQ: FAA flight disruptions due to government shutdown
Why is the FAA reducing flight capacity?
The FAA is reducing flight capacity by 10 percent at 40 major airports to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
Which airports were affected by the government shutdown today?
The FAA has not yet released the full list of affected airports, but officials said that list will include 40 high-traffic hubs. Major airports in cities such as Atlanta, New York City, Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth are expected to be among them.
How many flights are expected to be delayed or canceled?
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the 10 per cent cut could affect 3,500 to 4,000 flights a day and further cancellations were possible if the closure continued.
