The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe. The airports have been ordered to cut 4% starting Friday, Nov.7 with the remaining cuts to come next week.
Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been cut. Here is a partial list of airports affected, mostly local West Coast ones — :
West Coast Airports
California
- San Diego International
- Los Angeles International
- Oakland International
- Ontario International in California
- San Francisco International
Other West Coast
- Honolulu International in Hawaii
- Portland International in Oregon
- Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
The West & Rockies
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
- Denver International in Colorado
- Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
- Salt Lake City International in Utah
Texas
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas/Fort Worth International
- Houston Hobby
- George Bush Houston Intercontinental
Source: Downtown News
Also from the U-T:
At San Diego International Airport, where there are 600 arriving and departing flights daily, a 10% reduction translates to as many as 60 cancellations a day. Given the nationwide slowdown, though, there’s likely to be a ripple effect that could affect even more flights.
San Diego International Airport issued a statement Thursday confirming that it would be affected by the cutback and urged passengers to check with airlines on their flight status. It also advised people to show up no less than two hours before their flights.
“We also ask our passengers to exercise patence as airlines work to adjust flight schedules in the wake of this latest disruption,” the airport said. “We appreciate the ongoing commitment from TSA, FAA and our partner airlines to maintain the safety and reliability of the national transportation system during this challenging time.”
According to today’s U-t:
At San Diego International Airport, where there are 600 arriving and departing flights daily, a 10% reduction translates to as many as 60 cancellations a day. Given the nationwide slowdown, though, there’s likely to be a ripple effect that could affect even more flights.
San Diego International Airport issued a statement Thursday confirming that it would be affected by the cutback and urged passengers to check with airlines on their flight status. It also advised people to show up no less than two hours before their flights.
“We also ask our passengers to exercise patence as airlines work to adjust flight schedules in the wake of this latest disruption,” the airport said. “We appreciate the ongoing commitment from TSA, FAA and our partner airlines to maintain the safety and reliability of the national transportation system during this challenging time.”