FAA Expands Investigation Into Airline Shutdown Violations

The US Federal Aviation Administration has intensified its probe into whether airlines complied with mandatory flight reductions ordered during the recent US government shutdown. In early November, the FAA directed carriers at 40 major airports to cut daily flights to reduce strain on air traffic controllers, who were working without pay amid increasing staffing shortages.

Subsequent reports suggested that some airlines may not have adhered to the required capacity limits. The FAA has now issued letters to carriers operating more than ten daily flights at the affected airports, giving them 30 days to submit documentation proving they followed the mandated reductions. Airlines found to have exceeded the limits could face penalties of up to USD75,000 per violation.

The expanded investigation underscores growing regulatory scrutiny as the FAA seeks to determine whether carriers contributed to operational pressures during the shutdown.

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