All NYC airports cutting 10% of flights starting Friday

CITYWIDE — ALL FOUR NYC METRO-AREA AIRPORTS will begin cutting 10% of their flights starting Friday, AP reports. The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing the cuts at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.

On the list are John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airport in New York City, Newark Liberty International in New Jersey and Teterboro in New Jersey. Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been eliminated.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that an increasing number of air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, are calling out of work. United, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said they would offer refunds to passengers who opt not to fly, even if they purchased tickets that aren’t normally refundable.

Other affected areas include Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Chicago and San Francisco. The cuts also could disrupt package deliveries since they include FedEx hubs.

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