Flight delays and cancellations continue to impact passengers at Southwest Florida International Airport despite the facility not being included on the FAA’s reduced air traffic list during the ongoing government shutdown.
WATCH: Fox 4’s Eric Lovelace speaks to travelers who’ve experienced delays:
RSW passengers face delays as government shutdown impacts air traffic control nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced late last week it would reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 of America’s busiest airspaces due to the government shutdown, creating a ripple effect of travel disruptions nationwide.
Tim Kremchek, an orthopedic surgeon traveling through RSW, experienced a two-hour delay that threatened his ability to return to work.
“It’s very difficult to plan your day, and your trip,” Kremchek said. “I have to get back to work tomorrow, I’m an orthopedic surgeon, and I have cases, but I didn’t find out until this afternoon my flight is delayed.”
The shutdown has left federal employees, including air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals, working without pay for 41 days, marking the first time in history they have received two zero-dollar paychecks…