Due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order for airlines to reduce flights by up to 10%, airports across the country have seen delays and cancellations.
The FAA said the cuts are necessary to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who have gone without pay since Oct 1.
“We know it’s difficult to work without pay, especially when you know they have families to take care of and their own needs,” said Rachel Barth, Director of Air Service Development and Strategic Marketing at the Lincoln Airport. “I think it’s going to continue to be hard, especially if it comes around to their second paycheck, and they’re not getting one.”
Barth said there are no clear instructions to airlines of how to reduce flights…