The Trump administration orders airlines to reduce the number of flights at 40 airports
Travelers encounter A growing state of uncertainty Friday, with hundreds of flights canceled at dozens of major airports, by order of as the longest government shutdown in the country’s history continues.
The authorities confirmed that reducing flights is the solution to overcome safety concerns as a result of a shortage of employees due to the federal paralysis that has continued for six weeks.
American Aviation
The President’s administration ordered Government shutdown in America The government shutdown, which began on October 1, led to the suspension of the salaries of tens of thousands of air traffic controllers, airport security employees, and others. More than 800 flights scheduled for Friday were cancelled, according to the website. "Flight Aware" To track flights. The company said "American Airlines" In a statement, the number of its canceled flights will reach 220 per day, while the company announced "Delta" It will cancel about 170 flights scheduled for Friday. Network reported "CNN" That a company "Southwest Airlines" About 100 scheduled flights were canceled on the same day. According to data "Flight Aware"More than 6,800 US flights were delayed on Thursday, with about 200 cancelled, while passengers faced long lines at airport security checkpoints. accident, said Federal Aviation Administration Chief Brian Bedford "We will not wait until a safety issue occurs, while early indicators prompt us to take action today to prevent things from getting worse".6,800 American flights were delayed
