Miami, flights and the shutdown
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Axios Miami on MSN
Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights
Miami International Airport is preparing for a 10% cut in air traffic beginning Friday, as air traffic controller shortages linked to the government shutdown trigger slowdowns at airports nationwide.
On Day 36 of the government shutdown -- now the longest in U.S. history, frustrations are mounting and travelers continue to feel the fallout.
The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports — including Miami and Fort Lauderdale — across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
Frontier expects its flights to operate as planned. Customers whose flights are canceled or are delayed by more than three hours (domestic flights) or six hours (international flights) may rebook or request a refund.
FAA cuts 10% of flights at 40 major U.S. airports, leaving cruise passengers concerned about delays, missed embarkations, and limited insurance coverage.
As the federal government shutdown carries through to another day, making it the longest in U.S. history, flight disruptions continue.
FAA plans to cut flights by 10% at 40 major airports due to air traffic controller strain and safety concerns.
CBS Miami on MSN
Travelers in South Florida brace for delays as FAA orders airlines to reduce flights
Air travelers in South Florida could face major disruptions as Miami International and Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International airports prepare for a 10% cut in flights. The reductions, tied to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown,
Travelers flying in and out of Florida should brace for longer delays and a reduced number of available flights.
Which Florida airports are seeing flight delays and cancellations as the federal government shutdown continues?
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