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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has issued a statement after the Federal Aviation Administration gave a warning that 40 airports would see flight cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown. The airport said that its flights were not directly affected at this time, but that many airports it offers direct flights to are affected, which could have impacts for fliers leaving the airport. “CAE and its airport staff will remain fully operational as normal. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide additional updates as we know more,” the airport said in a statement. They also thanked its staff for their continued work. “Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the FAA announced that beginning Friday, November 7, airlines will temporarily reduce flights at the 40 busiest airports. While CAE is not directly affected, many of our nonstop destinations are to these major hubs - which could impact travelers here in Columbia. We advise those with upcoming travel plans to please check with their airline for the most up-to-date travel information regarding their flight status. CAE and its airport staff will remain fully operational as normal. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide additional updates as we know more. We are extremely grateful for our TSA agents and ATC staff and their continued commitment to getting passengers where they need to be safely." Airports that Columbia offers direct flights to that will be seeing flight cuts are: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Charlotte Douglas International Chicago O’Hare International Dallas-Fort Worth International Miami International Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International LaGuardia Philadelphia International Washington Dulles International The FAA said the flight cuts would begin to be implemented on Friday. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here. WATCH US LIVE Watch WIS live during newscasts and Soda City Living in the livestream player below. When WIS is not on the air, the player will feature Gray Media’s Local News Live.
