FAA will reduce flights at 40 major airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced airspace restrictions as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to impact the nation’s transportation system. The FAA announced a 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning this Friday.

The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, which entered its 36th day, the longest in U.S. history.

What they're saying:

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is not going to wait for a problem to act, saying the shutdown is causing staffing pressures and "we can’t

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