Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy and airport delays
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FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports
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More than 110 flights have been canceled at Florida airports on Friday, Nov. 7, and the number of delays are increasing as airlines across the nation started releasing planned flight cancellations as ordered by the FAA amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said airlines are "going to lose millions of dollars" after the FAA instituted flight reductions due to the shutdown.
Airports across the nation are slated to see flight reductions as the record-setting government shutdown continues.
MY NO. 1 JOB IS SAFETY' ✈️ The transportation secretary explained what led to the decision to cancel flights, and why it's not affecting international travel.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains "data-driven" decision to cut flight capacity at 40 airports by 10% to reduce travel pressure and delays.
The current government shutdown will become the longest in U.S. history if it continues into Wednesday.
The Transportation secretary said the department is working to ensure everyone remains safe despite the staffing shortages.