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FAA Cuts New York Flights Over Controller Shortage

The FAA waived slot rules at New York airports after the city’s air traffic control facility fell to 54 percent staffing, asking airlines to cut peak-hour flights by 10 percent ahead of summer 2023.

FAA Cuts New York Flights Over Controller Shortage
FIG. 01 FAA officials review New York airspace capacity as the NY TRACON falls to 54 percent of its required controller staffing levelArchive

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