FAA reductions in air traffic enter third day
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Airlines canceled just over a dozen flights to and from Portland International Airport on Sunday as federal flight safety regulators ordered reductions amid the historic government shutdown. As of midday Sunday, the airport reported 24 canceled flights and 51 delays.
American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.
More than 900 flights have been canceled nationwide on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continues limiting flight capacity at 40 major U.S. airports amid the government shutdown. As of 12:25 p.