Report: FAA Ends Investigation of Airline Compliance with Emergency Flight Cuts
The agency in December warned of $75,000-per-flight penalties.
The agency in December warned of $75,000-per-flight penalties.
Passenger and cargo carriers are backing bills that would keep TSA officers and air traffic controllers paid during future government shutdowns.
But travel demand is strong and bookings are rebounding, the carrier said.
Despite concerns, airlines say they are ready for the Thanksgiving rush.
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
The trade group is urging Congress to reopen the federal government as quickly as possible.
The FAA’s mandatory 4% air traffic reduction will grow to 6% on Tuesday.
But there were signs Sunday that the federal government could soon reopen.
The airport would seek compensation from the federal government once it reopens.
A 4% air traffic cut took effect on Friday.