Airlines reacted to news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be reducing air traffic by 10 percent on Friday across 40 airports nationwide amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Why It Matters

The announcement of air traffic decline marks a critical response to persistent staffing shortages triggered by the prolonged work stoppage on Capitol Hill.

The move underscores deepening concerns around air travel safety and the operational stability of the national aviation system. Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.

This development poses potentially significant implications for Americ

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