Shutdown Ends, But What Does That Mean For Flights?
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
The FAA’s mandatory 4% air traffic reduction will grow to 6% on Tuesday.
The carriers cited the growing strain on unpaid air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and customs officials.
The carrier said it has not faced major disruptions to its operations.
But Ed Bastian said that could change if the current political deadlock drags on.
A Spirit flight was repeatedly ordered to turn away from Air Force One earlier this week, with an air traffic controller admonishing the pilot.
London’s Heathrow Airport has reportedly resumed flights after a major air traffic control glitch caused disruptions at local airports on Wednesday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed the activation of a new fiber optic communications network supporting air traffic control in Newark.
The FAA has announced it will continue to limit flights at Newark Liberty International Airport through the end of October.