Harvested lungs. Factory parts. How flight cutbacks could slow delivery of vital goods to LAX and other airports

0:00 0:00 1x

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .

The FAA’s 10% flight reduction at major airports including LAX threatens deliveries of vital goods: harvested organs, pharmaceuticals, factory parts and holiday items.

As more than 3,500 flights were delayed and 950 canceled, the Transportation Secretary warned 20% cuts could follow if the government shutdown continues.

A lung just harvested for an organ transplant. A part critically needed to restart an assembly line. The hottest toy for Christmas.

Those are among the kinds of goods shipped by the country’s complex air cargo system that could be significantly delayed following the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to reduce flight capacity at 40 major airports, including