The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive requiring significant flight reductions at 40 of America’s busiest airports.

This action is a direct response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began on October 1 and has now become the longest in U.S. history. The shutdown has led to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, many of whom are working without pay, raising serious safety concerns.

Why It Matters

Major U.S. carriers, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, have canceled hundreds of flights in response to the FAA’s directive, reducing air travel and impacting millions of travelers.

What To Know

On November 5, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced immediate mandates for airlines to

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