Omicron surge impacting FAA staffing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been hit hard by staff absences due to Covid infections. It could impact the number of flights it can oversee safely.
It could mean even more flight disruption. "To maintain safety, traffic volume at some facilities could be reduced," the FAA said.
Airlines have cancelled more than 11,000 flights since before Christmas because of staff shortages and bad weather.
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