FAA, Government Shutdown
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Airlines began canceling hundreds of flights after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered reductions as the longest federal government shutdown in US history strains air traffic control staffing.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandated flight reductions took effect Friday, forcing airlines to scale back operations as staffing shortages worsen.
Only two flights have been canceled so far at McGhee Tyson on Nov. 7. Knoxville, so far, has avoided the brunt of the government shutdown impacts on airports. Unlike other Tennessee airports, like Nashville International Airport, long security lines and delays have been minimal.