The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Associated PressAn United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. – The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing 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.FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is not going to wait for a problem to act, saying the shutdown is causing staffing pressures and “we can’t ignore it.” Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said they will meet later Wednesday with airline leaders to figure out how to safely implement the reduction. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Fall temperature roller coaster hits the Alamo City starting this weekendChristopher Preciado’s mother accused in couple’s shooting deaths has charges dismissedFederal worker volunteers at food bank amid government shut downBystanders capture UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airportInvestigators find multiple violations at SA mental health treatment centerSA Stock Show & Rodeo CEO weighs in after Prop A passesWATCH: Spurs Managing Partner Peter J. Holt answers questions after Prop A & B passedCar crashes into home on North SideThird Trader Joe’s grocery store in SA opens on the Northwest SideDavid Elder tries the Tres Leches Strawberry Matcha Latte from La PanaderiaThe cost of saying 'I do' is rising fastRECORDS: Bexar County jail leaders knew inmate could walk a year before courthouse escapeBCSO: 33 firearms, $200K+ seized during South Side SWAT searchSan Marcos PD: Multiple people on the run after 1 killed, 3 wounded in shootingsGuadalupe bass, native species hold steady after Hill Country floods▶WATCH: No injuries reported in train collision with 18-wheeler, Schertz police urge cautionMayor Jones deflects questions on crosswalk resolution in impromptu speechSA businesses donate $1.6M+ to help SNAP recipients during benefits pauseSAPD: 4 hospitalized after North Side Halloween party shootingSan Antonio chef reflects on industry challenges after restaurant closureSA rodeo plans on year-round expanding no matter election outcomeSan Antonio LGBTQ+ community unites to protect the Pride district’s rainbow crosswalkFederal, local law enforcement teams crack down on credit card skimmers in San AntonioPrevious photo
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