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Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports are slated for more cancellations. Dozens of delays and cancellations hitting Palm Beach International Airport, too.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
The federal shutdown may be over, but flights are still being canceled at South Florida airports. A plan to phase in flight reductions to accommodate absent and weary flight controllers can’t be reversed instantly.
Miami International Airport is one of 40 airports nationwide facing federally mandated flight reductions amid the government shutdown. The slowdown is hitting more than travel — it’s also straining Miami’s tourism pipeline.
Here’s what else to know about what’s happening at MIA and FLL:
Miami International Airport is preparing for a 10% cut in air traffic beginning Friday, as air traffic controller shortages linked to the government shutdown trigger slowdowns at airports nationwide.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava voiced strong concerns following the Federal Aviation Administration's order to reduce by 10% domestic flights at Miami International Airport.
The FAA has ordered flights to be canceled to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers as the government shutdown continues. What about Florida?