美交通部长称或将削减15%至20%的航班数量

Core Points - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated airlines to reduce flight operations by 10% due to ongoing government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages [1] - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that if the shutdown continues, flight reductions could reach 15% to 20% [1] - The FAA ordered a 4% reduction in domestic flights at 40 busy airports starting November 7, increasing to 10% by November 14 to mitigate airspace risks [1] - The shortage of air traffic controllers has been exacerbated since the government shutdown began on October 1, with many controllers being forced to work without pay, leading to increased flight delays and cancellations [1]