Air Traffic Cuts Due to Government Shutdown

Air Traffic Cuts Announced as Government Shutdown Continues: Alaska Airports AffectedThe U.S. government shutdown, now the longest in history, has led to a ten percent reduction in air traffic at forty airports, including Anchorage International, due to staffing shortages caused by unpaid air traffic controllers. While Alaska Airlines and Delta anticipate minimal disruptions, United has announced reductions in regional and domestic flights. Travel expert Scott McMurren likens the current uncertainty to post-9/11 travel conditions. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.