Shutdown, Travelers and Flight Cuts
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports could put a strain on the air cargo as the peak holiday season approaches. Several airports with major package distribution centers are on the list of airports that will reduce capacity — FedEx has hubs at the
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.
Supply chain experts recommend ordering gifts early as UPS and FedEx lose capacity following deadly Louisville crash that killed 14 and FAA's 10% flight reduction order.
American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.
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