FAA, Atlanta airport and FlightAware
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The FAA is cutting airline travel to help with air traffic control shortages. Many airports across the country have already started to feel the effects. Airlines are cutting 4% of all flights Friday and 40 major airports are set to expect cancellations and delays.
Lawmakers in Georgia and Washington scrambled to quell constituents after the FAA’s announcement that major airports would have to slash 10% of flights.
From air travel to food assistance to small business loans, Georgians are feeling the effects of the extended federal government shutdown.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% at many of the countries largest airports. But, in Macon-Bibb, they say things are not expected to directly affect them.
Aviation experts are highlighting how travelers can protect themselves and what their rights are if your upcoming flight gets canceled.