DETROIT – Detroit Metro Airport is among the 40 possible airports that could reduce flights by 10% during the government shutdown, per NBC News.
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it was taking a step to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
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On Nov. 6, NBC News released a list of 40 possible airports impacted by the FAA flight reductions. Detroit Metro Airport was on the list.
Airports listed
Here are the 40 possible airports cutting flights amid the government shutdown:
- ANC -- Anchorage International
- ATL -- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
- BOS -- Boston Logan International
- BWI -- Baltimore/Washington International
- CLT -- Charlotte Douglas International
- CVG -- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
- DAL -- Dallas Love
- DCA -- Ronald Reagan Washington National
- DEN -- Denver International
- DFW -- Dallas/Fort Worth International
- DTW -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
- EWR -- Newark Liberty International
- FLL -- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- HNL -- Honolulu International
- HOU -- Houston Hobby
- IAD -- Washington Dulles International
- IAH -- George Bush Houston Intercontinental
- IND -- Indianapolis International
- JFK -- New York John F Kennedy International
- LAS -- Las Vegas McCarran International
- LAX -- Los Angeles International
- LGA -- New York LaGuardia
- MCO -- Orlando International
- MDW -- Chicago Midway
- MEM -- Memphis International
- MIA -- Miami International
- MSP -- Minneapolis/St Paul International
- OAK -- Oakland International
- ONT -- Ontario International
- ORD -- Chicago O`Hare International
- PDX -- Portland International
- PHL -- Philadelphia International
- PHX -- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
- SAN -- San Diego International
- SDF -- Louisville International
- SEA -- Seattle/Tacoma International
- SFO -- San Francisco International
- SLC -- Salt Lake City International
- TEB -- Teterboro
- TPA -- Tampa International
Air traffic controllers unpaid since shutdown
Since the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, air traffic controllers have been working unpaid. The Associated Press reported that most have been working six days a week while putting in mandatory overtime. With some calling out of work due to frustration, taking second jobs or not having money for child care or gas, staffing shortages during some shifts have led to flight delays at a number of U.S. airports.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said he and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy did not want to wait until the situation reached a crisis point.
Government shutdown
As of Nov. 6, the government shutdown has continued for 37 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
The Associated Press said President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the shutdown.
Democrats saw Trump’s comments on the recent election as a reason to hold firm, believing his involvement in talks could lead to a deal on extending health care subsidies, a key sticking point to win their support. He is reportedly refusing to meet with Democrats, insisting they must open the government first.