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Alabama airports are warning fliers that air travel may be impacted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cut air capacity by 10% due to the ongoing government shutdown. On Wednesday, the FAA announced that flights at 40 major hubs, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, would be reduced to maintain air safety. Airlines since have announced plans for vouchers, refunds and rescheduling protocols as carriers shift flight schedules, according to ABC News. Airports in Alabama are alerting travelers that their plans could be affected. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport has announced in recent weeks that its schedules have not been impacted so far, as other airports have reported routes affected by air traffic controller absences. Today, BHM alerted travelers through social media: “With the FAA’s directive to airlines to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports, there’s the possibility that travelers all across the nation could be impacted at some point, including here in Birmingham,“ the airport stated on X.” Check flight status. Make sure contact info is updated in your reservation.” Huntsville International Airport released a similar statement: “The FAA and the Department of Transportation have directed every airline, across 40 U.S. airports to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown. Please check with your airlines directly regarding impacts on your upcoming scheduled flights.” The restrictions are set to go into effect Friday morning. According to CBS News, these are the airports that will be affected:
