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As the record-breaking federal government closure stretches toward day 38, US airspace will become somewhat quieter. This doesn't apply for US air travel hubs.

Safety Measures Implemented

Donald Trump’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated air travel is being curtailed to ensure air traffic control safety during the federal government closure, setting a new duration record and with no sign of a agreement between conservative legislators and liberal officials to end the federal budget impasse.

Flight oversight bodies pinpointed “congested corridors” where the FAA says air traffic requires reduction by 4% by 6 a.m. Eastern on Friday, an action that will compel airlines to scrub numerous flights and cause a cascade of scheduling problems and hold-ups at key American travel hubs.

Administration Remarks

Trump’s transportation chief, Sean Duffy, commented on social media Thursday that the decision was “not about politics” but rather “involving evaluation the data and alleviating building risk in the system as controllers continue working without pay”.

“Flying is safe today, tomorrow, and the day after because of the forward-thinking steps we are taking,” the official added.

Flight Cancellations

Specialists anticipate hundreds or even thousands of flights may be scrapped. The flight decreases may constitute up to 1,800 flights and over 268,000 seats combined, according to an calculation by the aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Impacted Locations

The involved terminals spanning over 25 states include the busiest ones across the US – including Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, DFW, MCO, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco. In some of the biggest cities – such as NYC, Texas city and Illinois hub – multiple airports will be impacted.

All three airports serving the nation's capital region – Dulles Airport, BWI Airport and DCA – will be impacted, inevitably causing delays and cancellations for lawmakers as well as other travelers.

Related Updates

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