Per guidance from t he Federal Aviation Administration, air capacity nationwide has now been cut to 10%, prompting 40 major airports in "high-volume markets" across the country to reduce flights to ensure air safety as the government shutdown continues.
While there are no Alabama airports on the FAA's list, those in-state are still cautioning travelers about potential changes and last-minute obstacles they may encounter due to the shutdown.
Huntsville International Airport has not yet seen any impact from the FAA cuts.
"We are just not sure right now how that will affect us," a spokesperson said. "We haven't seen any delays or anything on our end. Of course, though, if they are connecting through somewhere that may be affected, then it is possible. But as far as us directly, we hav

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