Federal officials are implementing a 10% reduction in air traffic capacity at 40 high-volume U.S. airports, effective tomorrow, due to staffing shortages exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the plan to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers. Pennsylvania airports, including Philadelphia International, may be affected by these federal cuts. Philadelphia International is one of the facilities specifically identified for potential flight capacity reductions by up to 10%. Across the state, potential impacts also include federal funding delays for regional airports, and broader staffing challenges for air traffic controllers if the government shutdown continues.
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