We've set a record of 37 days in government shutdown.
While most of you probably haven't noticed any difference, that may be changing:
According to Just the News, staffing shortages caused by the shutdown will see a 10% reduction in flights across many of the country's busiest airports.
The move comes because of a staffing shortage at airports nationwide because of the government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1. The Transportation Department has seen a high number of air traffic controllers call in sick amid the shutdown because they are required to work without immediate compensation.
A list of the affected airports can be found here:
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters that the reduction will begin on Friday and is intended to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers, per Politico. It is not clear which airports will be impacted.
'The national airspace is safe,' Bedford said in a news conference. 'These are proactive measures we're taking so we can guarantee the American public that the national airspace is operating at the highest levels of safety.'
With Thanksgiving around the corner, travelers are sure to start getting antsy if there aren't flights available, which could result in Washington lawmakers feeling increased heat to solve the impasse.
Or not. They're Congress, they'll just keep doing whatever.
Enjoy the (even more) frustrating air travel, folks.
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