Logan International Airport, FAA and Boston
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The cuts come as the government shutdown continues to strain federal operations, including the air traffic control system.
Boston’s Logan Airport has been named as one of the nation’s top airports subject to an FAA-imposed 10% cut in air traffic coming in response to the federal government shutdown and
JetBlue Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting March 5.
The Federal Aviation Administration will announce the “high-volume markets” where it is reducing flights by 10% before the cuts go into effect Friday, said agency administrator Bryan Bedford. The move is intended to keep the airspace safe during the shutdown, the agency said.