FAA will reduce capacity 10% at 40 U.S. airports

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. airports starting Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday. He said the move is necessary as 13,000 air traffic controllers work without pay during the government shutdown and are showing signs of fatigue and stress.

What You Need To Know • The Federal Aviation Administration said it will reduce capacity by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday • Air traffic controller fatigue is increasing, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday • The FAA will be working with airlines to orchestrate the reduction in air traffic • The agency plans to release the list of airports on Thursday, after meeting with affected airlines

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