Delta is following a directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports beginning Friday, November 7.
The airline will notify customers as early as possible about any flight changes and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these adjustments.
The reductions respond to air traffic control staffing shortages resulting from the ongoing government shutdown. These measures aim to ensure safety in the national airspace system.
"These flight reductions are in response to air traffic control staffing shortages stemming from the ongoing government shutdown and are intended to maintain safety across the national airspace system."
Author's summary: Delta is reducing flights at key U.S. airports due to FAA directives linked to air traffic staffing shortages amid a government shutdown, prioritizing safety and customer communication.