Flights nationwide will be reduced by 6 percent on Tuesday on orders from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), even as the government shutdown ends.
FAA first decreased by 40% flight capability at “high-traffic” airports Last Friday, with a decrease of 4 percent. At 6 am on Tuesday, it will increase to 6 percent, for Thursday and Friday at 6 am, it will increase to 8 percent and 10 percent respectively.
FAA chief Brian Bedford, with citing a reference The massive air traffic controller shortage, said at a news conference last Thursday that the move was aimed at “reassuring American travelers that it is absolutely safe to fly in American skies.”
Air traffic controllers will be without pay for the second consecutive week on Tuesday as the record-breaking government shutdown continues. As a result, many people lost their jobs, leading to disruption of flights across the country.
But Saturday And sundayMore than 4,500 flights into or out of the U.S. were canceled after the 4 percent cuts took effect, according to the flight-tracking site. flight AwareAs yet mondayMore than 2,300 such flights have been cancelled.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CNN’s Jake Tapper said Sunday that if the government shutdown continues, air travel It will be “toned down” before Thanksgiving. Duffy also said there are “15 to 20” controllers. retirees per day during the shutdown, a significant increase compared to the approximately four controllers who were retiring per day before the funding ended.
senate pass After eight Senate Democratic conference members joined 52 Republicans on Monday, a measure to reopen the government advance Proposal Sunday. This measure, if it passes the Senate and House, will be sent to President Trump’s desk.
President, on Monday Post On your Truth Social platform, Said Controllers who do not immediately return to work will be “docked” and a $10,000 bonus will be issued for those who worked during the shutdown.
