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As many as 20% of U.S. flights could be cut in the coming days if the shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
FAA’s flight reductions at major airports will strain capacity for time-sensitive shipments like pharmaceuticals, electronics and perishables.
The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up to cut 10% of flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.
The federal government shutdown is being blamed for travel delays at major airports. How to check flight status and security wait times.