If you’re traveling soon, your plans could be in jeopardy.
Starting today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cutting 10% of flight capacity nationwide, with Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on the list of top 40 airports that will face the effects.
On social media Thursday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued a statement about the cancellations, saying there could be some ‘significant repercussions.’
“We must ensure the people of Miami-Dade — residents, workers, small businesses and travelers — are not left paying the price,” said Levine Cava. “Miami-Dade will remain open for business, open for travel and open for opportunity.”
This comes as airline employees remain unpaid during the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.
“When you don’t pay somebody for 37 days and say, ‘just keep showing up and do your best,’ people are going to have issues and they’re mounting daily,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
Airlines like Delta, Southwest and United Airlines are canceling flights ahead of the reduction and allowing passengers to change their tickets without fees.
President Trump is backing the FAA’s move, saying the cuts are a safety move to overcome staffing issues.
Only 4% of flights will be cut today. It will ramp up until the government shutdown ends.
