US FAA reducing air traffic by 10 pc across 40 'high-volume' markets

Washington,

Nov 6 (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing US government shutdown.

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country. (AP) ARI