Canadian Airlines Warn of Possible U.S. Flight Cancellations
Travellers from Canada planning to fly to the United States in the coming days may face disruptions due to potential U.S. flight cancellations amid a government shutdown.
Impact on U.S. Airports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide if the shutdown continues. A source from the FAA told CNN that the "Core 30" high-traffic airports will be among those affected.
- Flight cancellations are anticipated at New York City's three major hubs.
- Major airports in cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. will also be impacted.
- Additional airports potentially affected include Anchorage (Alaska), Indianapolis, Portland (Oregon), and Ontario (California).
"Core 30" high-traffic airports will be among those impacted.
Flight Volume Reductions
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy told reporters that flight volumes will be reduced by 10 percent, but it remains unclear whether this applies to only the affected airports or across all U.S. airports.
Effects on Personnel
The shutdown has forced 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and 13,000 air traffic controllers to continue working without pay, which contributes to operational challenges.
Response from Canadian Airlines
Daily Hive contacted Canada’s major airlines regarding the situation. Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Flair Airlines have reported no current impacts on their flights but are actively monitoring the developments.
"Air Canada is awaiting more details on the planned reductions."
These airlines continue to watch the situation closely to inform travellers of any changes.
Author's summary: Canadian travellers may experience disruptions due to reduced U.S. flight operations amid the ongoing government shutdown, with airlines monitoring the evolving situation closely.
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