FAA, shutdown
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Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history.
The ongoing government shutdown is straining air traffic controllers, prompting warnings of mass flight delays and the possible closure of parts of U.S. airspace.
Airports across the country have already seen delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages as the shutdown continues.