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 reduce air traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend due to anticipated staff shortages, prioritizing safety by slowing traffic as needed.
A record 31 million people are expected to fly during this period, an increase from the previous year.
The New York area is projected to experience the most air traffic controller-related issues.
Severe weather, including cold, snow, and high winds, is also expected to impact travel from the Mississippi to the Eastern Seaboard.
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.
