Channel 2 Action News has learned that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of 40 airports across the country that will see a 10% reduction of flights by the FAA.
ABC News obtained the list exclusively on Wednesday night.
It’s no secret that Hartsfield-Jackson is the world’s busiest airport. The reductions are expected to start as early as Thursday, ABC News reported.
The FAA directs more than 44,000 flights daily, including commercial passenger flights, cargo planes, and private aircraft.
“I’m not aware in my 35-year history in the aviation market where we’ve had a situation where we’re taking these kinds of measures,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said at a news conference.
Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since the shutdown began Oct. 1, and most have been on duty 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.
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