The shutdown has severely impacted air services in the US. More than 1,700 flights have been canceled at 40 airports on orders from the FAA. The lack of salaries for employees has exacerbated the crisis in flight operations and caused significant inconvenience to passengers.
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The impact of the shutdown in the US is now being felt on air services. According to US media, more than a thousand flights have been cancelled. The US government had already issued a warning of a 10% reduction in flight operations at 40 airports.
Over 1,700 Flights Cancelled
US media reported that, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium, more than 1,700 flights were cancelled between November 7th and 9th. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), domestic flight operations were reduced by 4% at 40 airports in major US cities.
Flights Cancelled in Several Cities
Airports whose services have been disrupted include Atlanta, Denver, Newark, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles, among others. The FAA stated that this decision was made due to financial difficulties caused by unpaid salaries. Initially, a four percent cut was implemented, with a warning that if Congress fails to agree on a funding deal, the cut could be increased to 10 percent next week.
More flight cancellations likely in the coming days
The FAA stated that if the situation persists, airlines may have to cancel 6 percent of their flights to these airports on Tuesday, 8 percent on Thursday, and 10 percent next Friday.
The longest US shutdown ever
The shutdown in the US has been in effect for 38 days, and its effects are gradually becoming apparent. This is the longest shutdown ever. The previous longest shutdown was 35 days during US President Donald Trump’s first term.
FAA’s move to maintain safety standards
The FAA had previously stated that this step was necessary to maintain safety standards amid staff shortages caused by the shutdown. Due to this shutdown, thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inspectors are working without pay.
FAA Administration Concerns About Safety
FAA Administrator Brian Bedford stated, “Agency data shows employees experiencing stress and fatigue related to flight operations. If this is ignored, the safety of the airline system could be at risk.” He stressed that addressing this issue is essential to maintaining the world’s safest airline system.
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