MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-based shipping giant FedEx says it is making adjustments to its flights following news that the FAA has ordered air service cuts at airports across the country.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it would cut air traffic by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday, which could lead to thousands of flights canceled.

One of those airports is Memphis, home to the FedEx World Hub. FedEx released this statement:

"We are monitoring the FAA’s plans to adjust flight capacity across the U.S. and are developing the necessary operational modifications to ensure our shipments continue to move safely and swiftly through our network. Our contingency plans will flex our integrated air and ground network to help protect time-sensitive, cri

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