FAA flight cuts begin at Sea Airport
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Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was delaying flights at eight airports including in Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, Washington and Newark, citing widespread air traffic staffing issues as controllers have not been paid during the government shutdown.
Nearly 60 flights were canceled at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Friday in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic reduction order. Why it matters: Thousands of passengers nationwide are expected to see significant delays and cancellations just in time for the busy holiday travel season.
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.