The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers and pilots during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure flying remains safe.
Indianapolis International Airport is on the list. The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. Airport officials say they anticipate changes to schedules will be communicated pre-emptively.
Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis International Airport, put out a video statement on social media.
“If you're traveling, your airline may be contacting you to inform you that your flight is either delayed or canceled or changed,” Rodriguez said. “I would be flexible in travel arrangements. And if you need more information, please contact your airline.”
The U.S. Department of Transportation sent a press release about the change Thursday evening. In it, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said their number one job is safety.
“This isn’t about politics – it’s about assessing the data and alleviating building risk in the system as controllers continue to work without pay,” Duffy said. “It’s safe to fly today, and it will continue to be safe to fly next week because of the proactive actions we are taking.”
The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S. — including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. Multiple airports will be affected in some of the biggest cities, including New York, Houston and Chicago.
Read the full list of impacted airports below:
Anchorage International in Alaska
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia
Boston Logan International in Massachusetts
Baltimore/Washington International in Maryland
Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Kentucky
Dallas Love Field in Texas
Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia
Denver International in Colorado
Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan
Newark Liberty International in New Jersey
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida
Honolulu International in Hawaii
Houston Hobby in Texas
Washington Dulles International in Virginia
George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas
Indianapolis International in Indiana
John F. Kennedy International in New York
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
Los Angeles International in California
LaGuardia Airport in New York
Orlando International in Florida
Chicago Midway International in Illinois
Memphis International in Tennessee
Miami International in Florida
Minneapolis/St Paul International in Minnesota
Oakland International in California
Ontario International in California
Chicago O`Hare International in Illinois
Portland International in Oregon
Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania
Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
San Diego International in California
Louisville International in Kentucky
Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
San Francisco International in California
Salt Lake City International in Utah
Teterboro in New Jersey
Tampa International in Florida
