Flight delays and cancellations mount
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The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports.
More than 1,150 flights were canceled on Nov. 8 as an emergency order to cut thousands of flights in response to the shutdown kicks in.
As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.
According to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline across Texas is $2.64 per gallon.
With flight reductions beginning Friday at 40 major U.S. airports, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said safety is his top priority — but he declined to share information about the data that led to the decision to cut capacity.