FAA probes airline compliance with shutdown cuts
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The FAA notified U.S. airlines on Monday that it is investigating whether carriers complied with Trump administration emergency orders to reduce flights by 3%–6% at 40 major airports during the 43‑day government shutdown, warning fines of $75,000 per flight over the allotment. Airlines have 30 days to prove compliance; the agency lifted restrictions Nov. 16, and data from Cirium indicate only 2% of flights were cut on Nov. 14 despite a 6% requirement, while Delta reported a $200 million loss from Nov. 7–16.
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