Air Travel Faces Disruption as U.S. Cuts 10% of Flights at Key Airports

The U.S. government announced a 10% reduction in flights at key airports due to air traffic controller shortages, impacting millions of travelers ahead of peak travel times.

• Starting Friday, the U.S. will cut 10% of flights at 40 key airports, a decision announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid increasing pressure on air traffic controllers.
• Aviation analytics company Cirium identified approximately 100 airports potentially affected by the flight cuts, causing significant disruptions for airlines and travelers across the country.
• Airlines like Vueling operating from major hubs, including airports in Brussels and Barcelona, will likely face operational challenges as the government implements these flight reductions.