Airline Industry Impact - The Trump administration is implementing a plan to reduce traffic at 40 US airports by 10% [1] - The reduction will begin with a gradual cut of 4% of flights for the first four days [1] - United Airlines has already cancelled 188 flights, and Delta has cancelled 170 flights for tomorrow [2] - United, American, Southwest, and Delta are offering refunds to impacted passengers [3] Contributing Factors - The FAA states the measure is proactive to ensure flyer safety amid air traffic control staffing issues exacerbated by the government shutdown [2] - The air traffic control staffing issues are a result of 37 days of no pay, adding to an already fragile system [2] Government Shutdown Implications - A judge has ordered the administration to fully fund the SNAP program by Friday [4] - Senate is planning a procedural vote that could potentially end the shutdown [5]

The government shutdown leading to air travel disruptions. More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the country yesterday. Air traffic control staffing issues were reported at 22 locations over the weekend. Joining us right now to discuss it is former FAA administrator Randy Babbot. And Randy, um, how dire is the situation at this point? Are Americans who are flying less safe? >> Yeah, it uh, it's a tough situation. And the worst part is it's uh self- accelerating. Uh the more we ask people to serve more ...