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DETROIT – Detroit Metro Airport is among the 40 possible airports that could reduce flights by 10% during the government shutdown, per NBC News. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it was taking a step to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown. On Nov. 6, NBC News released a list of 40 possible airports impacted by the FAA flight reductions. Detroit Metro Airport was on the list. Airports listed Here are the 40 possible airports cutting flights amid the government shutdown: ANC -- Anchorage International ATL -- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International BOS -- Boston Logan International BWI -- Baltimore/Washington International CLT -- Charlotte Douglas International CVG -- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International DAL -- Dallas Love DCA -- Ronald Reagan Washington National DEN -- Denver International DFW -- Dallas/Fort Worth International DTW -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County EWR -- Newark Liberty International FLL -- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International HNL -- Honolulu International HOU -- Houston Hobby IAD -- Washington Dulles International IAH -- George Bush Houston Intercontinental IND -- Indianapolis International JFK -- New York John F Kennedy International LAS -- Las Vegas McCarran International LAX -- Los Angeles International LGA -- New York LaGuardia MCO -- Orlando International MDW -- Chicago Midway MEM -- Memphis International MIA -- Miami International MSP -- Minneapolis/St Paul International OAK -- Oakland International ONT -- Ontario International ORD -- Chicago O`Hare International PDX -- Portland International PHL -- Philadelphia International PHX -- Phoenix Sky Harbor International SAN -- San Diego International SDF -- Louisville International SEA -- Seattle/Tacoma International SFO -- San Francisco International SLC -- Salt Lake City International TEB -- Teterboro TPA -- Tampa International Air traffic controllers unpaid since shutdown Since the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, air traffic controllers have been working unpaid. The Associated Press reported that most have been working six days a week while putting in mandatory overtime. With some calling out of work due to frustration, taking second jobs or not having money for child care or gas, staffing shortages during some shifts have led to flight delays at a number of U.S. airports. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said he and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy did not want to wait until the situation reached a crisis point. Government shutdown As of Nov. 6, the government shutdown has continued for 37 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The Associated Press said President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the shutdown.
