Air Traffic Controllers

FAA Announces 10% Air Traffic Reduction at 40 Airports Due to Shutdown

2025-11-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on November 6, 2025, that the Federal Aviation Administration would implement a 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic across 40 airports in the coming days due to severe air traffic controller shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown. The …

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