FAA to cut air traffic at major airports
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned as many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown drags on.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.
FAA orders flight reductions at major airports, including MSP. 4% cut now, possibly 10% by Nov. 14, due to federal shutdown, affecting travelers.
At least 127 flights were cancelled and 190 were delayed by 9 a.m., according to FlightAware, the real-time flight tracking site.
At International Airport, things were still running smoothly on the first day of reductions. However, while isn't among the 40 airports directly affected, flights departing from here are heading to destinations that are.
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification to Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend, an updated variant of the manufacturer's 12-passenger midsize business jet featuring enhanced avionics and improved performance capabilities.