FAA said it will use traffic flow management initiatives during the Thanksgiving travel period to deal with any staffing shortages, and said it expects to have some shortages. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA will throttle air traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend due to anticipated staff shortages, prioritizing safety.
The New York area is expected to face the most air traffic controller-related issues.
Adverse weather, including cold, snow, and high winds from the Mississippi to the Eastern Seaboard, is also projected to cause problems.
A record 31 million people are estimated to travel by air across the U.S. during this period, an increase from last year.
The FAA says it will throttle traffic over the holiday weekend to mitigate expected staff shortages.
The agency held a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on Friday, and Administrator Mike Whitaker told reporters safety is paramount.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
