What airports are being hit by FAA cutbacks? How can I navigate the chaos?
- Posted on November 6, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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What airports are being hit by FAA cutbacks? How can I navigate the chaos?
The cuts have been prompted by the government shutdown, which has left air traffic controllers working without pay. FAA officials say the goal is to maintain travel safety. Since the shutdown began Oct. 1, nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working unpaid — or calling out sick.
