The latest available reports indicate the U.S. FAA planned to reduce flight capacity by up to 10% at about 40 high-traffic airports starting Friday, in response to a prolonged federal government shutdown and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. The exact list of affected airports had not been publicly finalized at the outset, but coverage noted major hubs in cities like Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Boston, and others as potential targets, with official announcements expected to specify the airports once finalized. This situation could lead to reduced schedules, more delays, and potential cancellations at the impacted airports as the FAA implements the reductions to manage safety and controller workloads.
