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4 days agoSix-Month Runway Closure at SFO May Cause Some Delays
Runway 1R at SFO is closed for six months, causing potential delays for about 10% of flights.
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country.
Over 72 million people nationwide are expected to travel more than 50 miles from June 28 to July 6, an increase of nearly 2 million travelers compared to last year. Around 61.6 million people are expected to travel by car over the holiday weekend, which is a 2.2% increase from last year.