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Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
Federal officials announced that the U.S. will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets starting on Friday, citing staffing shortages related to the ongoing government shutdown."We have decided that a 10% reduction in scheduled capacity would be appropriate to continue to take the pressure off of our controllers,

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Duffy announces 10% reduction in flights at 40 locations due to air traffic controller shortage amid shutdown
Air traffic to be reduced by 10% across ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at many busy airports, the agency said Wednesday, in a move intended to keep the nation's airspace safe during the government shutdow...

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"What you're seeing is a lot of people who are truly having to call in sick to go earn money elsewhere," said one air traffic controller who works at a facility in the Midwest that handles high-altitu...

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FAA to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports due to government shutdown
FAA To Start Reducing Air Traffic Due To Government Shutdown

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