The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a 10% reduction in air traffic on 40 high-volume routes, starting Friday, as an extraordinary measure to ensure the safety of travelers. This decision comes in the context of pressures felt by air traffic controllers, who have been working unpaid since October 1, following the government shutdown. The reduction could affect thousands of daily flights, considering that the FAA coordinates over 44,000 flights a day. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized that he has never encountered such a situation in his 35 years of experience in aviation. Air traffic controllers have been forced to work overtime, and the staff shortage has led to delays at U.S. airports, with some being laid off or seeking other job opportunities due to financial frustrations.
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Blocajul guvernamental din SUA: Mii de zboruri anulate, traficul aerian redus cu peste 10%
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SUA reduce cu 10% zborurile pe principalele aeroporturi. Jumătate dintre cele mai aglomerate aeroporturi se confruntă cu lipsa controlorilor de trafic aerian
FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown
Traficul aerian din Statele Unite va fi restricţionat din cauza blocajului bugetar / Mii de zboruri ar putea fi afectate
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