Flight cuts coming amid record-breaking government shutdown.

[Maxdeath]

Has anyone seen Republicans doing anything to end the shutdown?

You mean other than the 14 different proposals?

 

[theHawk]

Schumer shutdown is meant to impact the economy. Dems are pure scum.

 

[Marener]

You mean other than the 14 different proposals?

They voted 14 times on the same proposal.

US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day

But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close

www.theguardian.com

And failed every time.

 

[1srelluc]

Logic would say that if you tried something that failed, you should try something else.

Bingo! That's exactly what I've been saying of the vile dems.

The only thing that the vile dems are getting is more air traffic delays.

 

[KissMy]

My extended & immediate family have all canceled all their airline tickets & plans through Thanksgiving out of fear of spending the holiday trapped in an airport. Thanksgiving has always been our largest gathering of the year. 138 family members airline flights affected.

 

[Marener]

Bingo! That's exactly what I've been saying of the vile dems.

The only thing that the vile dems are getting is more air traffic delays.

Republicans want the government to reopen, don’t they?

 

[1srelluc]

Republicans want the government to reopen, don’t they?

On on the vile dem's terms? Nah.

LOL....What happened to all that "leverage" you people claimed to have?

 

[Marener]

On on the vile dem's terms? Nah.

LOL....What happened to all that "leverage" you people claimed to have?

People see the Republicans doing nothing to end the shut down.

You don't think that's going to impact their electoral chances?

 

[22lcidw]

Republicans want the government to reopen, don’t they?

The Prog party is used to getting its way. You will change the filibuster if you come to power again. If the Republicans do not do it first. You will add judges to the Supreme Court. Your agendas will get you thrown out of power again. Then you will skewer the Republicans incessantly for trying to stabilize the system and then win again.

 

[buckeye]

Sean Duffy is doing an excellent job as Transportation Secty, IMHO. He's been warning of this and keeping a close eye on our air traffic situations. Airports are more crowded but not insane yet.

Unlike that guy who was too busy pretending he could breastfeed his babies when our supply chain went haywire and nobody had noticed he was gone.

 

[MarathonMike]

FAA ordering a cutback of flights by 10% due to the Shutdown. Just in time for the Thanksgiving Season.​

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FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown​

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

apnews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

The cutback stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide because the FAA directs more than 44,000 flights daily, including commercial passenger flights, cargo planes and private aircraft. The agency didn’t immediately identify which airports or cities will be affected but said the restrictions would remain in place as long as necessary.

“I’m not aware in my 35-year history in the aviation market where we’ve had a situation where we’re taking these kinds of measures,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said at a news conference.

Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since the shutdown began Oct. 1, and most have been on duty six days a week while putting in mandatory overtime. With some calling out of work due to frustration, taking second jobs or not having money for child care or gas, staffing shortages during some shifts have led to flight delays at a number of U.S. airports.

Bedford, citing increased staffing pressures and voluntary safety reports from pilots indicating growing fatigue among air traffic controllers, said he and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy did not want to wait until the situation reached a crisis point.

Democrats priorities are clear. Screw the safety of US citizens, Obamacare subsidies are more important.

 

[KissMy]

I just hope the vile dems are dumb/stubborn enough to let it continue.

 

[initforme]

Sean Duffy is doing an excellent job as Transportation Secty, IMHO. He's been warning of this and keeping a close eye on our air traffic situations. Airports are more crowded but not insane yet.

Unlike that guy who was too busy pretending he could breastfeed his babies when our supply chain went haywire and nobody had noticed he was gone.

I agree Duffy is doing a good job. Putting safety over $. Our air traffic controllers are also courageous and brave. Incredibly hard working dedicated people. All of them.

 

[Meister]

My extended & immediate family have all canceled all their airline tickets & plans through Thanksgiving out of fear of spending the holiday trapped in an airport. Thanksgiving has always been our largest gathering of the year. 138 family members airline flights affected.

Yeah, the Schumer Shutdown is affecting both democrats and republicans alike. It is sad.

 

[leftwinger]

For Thanksgiving travel week 2025, expect a significant increase in travel, with the busiest days being Wednesday, November 26, and Sunday, November 30.

Meh, I don't see the dems playing chicken with Thanksgiving given the delays that will be hitting them like gut punches for the next couple weeks.

2020- 2022 was best yrs of my life. Many Stain off roads, out of stores, schools and GOVT closed. I could get to work in 35 min at 50MPH what used to take 50min in Stain filled traffic.

Worked maskless everyday. 1/2 the company working from home! Loved it.

Hit me again sir, may I please have another.

 

[Eman623]

I'm sensing an political ideology pattern in the airports being affected by this. With a couple of exceptions, they are all the bluiest of bluey-blue cities.

Airports Affected by the Government Shutdown​

The ongoing government shutdown has led to significant flight capacity reductions at several major airports across the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 high-volume airports.

Key Airports Facing Reductions​

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International	Atlanta, GA
Chicago O'Hare International	Chicago, IL
Los Angeles International	Los Angeles, CA
Boston Logan International	Boston, MA
Newark Liberty International	Newark, NJ
John F. Kennedy International	New York, NY
LaGuardia Airport	New York, NY
Denver International	Denver, CO
Dallas/Fort Worth International	Dallas, TX
Detroit Metro Airport	Detroit, MI
Baltimore/Washington International	Baltimore, MD
San Francisco International	San Francisco, CA
Seattle-Tacoma International	Seattle, WA
Miami International	Miami, FL
Orlando International	Orlando, FL

 

[leftwinger]

Has anyone seen Republicans doing anything to end the shutdown?

They passed the 2mo CR. The vile DEMs decided to go for future spending or not pay for 2MO more at Obiden levels they had already approved?

They own it, you anarchist anti-American hogs own it.

 

[Marener]

They passed the 2mo CR.

That didn’t pass the Senate.

So what have they done exactly?

 

[leftwinger]

Why do those votes keep failing?

Election Fraud using illegal imported cattle names to "vote" on mail in ballots.

AND Republican apathy. No one likes useless R either. People are tired of working 24-7 AND expected to follow the vote AND fill it out AND fight off the criminal street swine after 12 hour jobs and commute. It is a chore. Life has become harder in a cesspool like NYC.

 

[leftwinger]

So they’re just going to keep doing the thing that hasn’t worked for weeks?

I think that demonstrates the incompetence of the Republican Party. They don’t understand how to govern.

You can't allow a few minority students to hold the class hostage. Rules are rules. The system is in place. Trump is in office. They don't have to cave to terrorism acts by vile DEMWitted lunatic criminals.//