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Transportation Secretary Orders 10% Flight Capacity Cut at 40 Major Airports
5 Nov
Summary
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces 10% flight capacity reduction at 40 major airports
- FAA Administrator Bedford says additional measures may be taken after initial reduction
- Airline community to meet with administration on implementing the capacity cuts
On Wednesday, November 6th, 2025, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that he will be reducing flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, effective this Friday morning. Duffy stated that this is a proactive measure to address growing pressures in the aviation system.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford echoed Duffy's concerns, saying that additional steps may be taken if the administration continues to see pressures build in a way that could jeopardize the safety of the airline system. Bedford added that the FAA will be meeting with the airline community to determine the best way to implement the capacity reduction.
The specific airports affected by the 10% cut have not yet been disclosed, but the move is seen as a preemptive strike to maintain the safety and reliability of air travel in the United States.
