The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport has not been notified of any service reductions or cancellations due to plans to reduce airport traffic due to the prolonged government shutdown.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the Federal Aviation Administration would reduce 10 percent of air traffic at 40 airports if the government shutdown extended beyond Friday.
The decision was made, according to Duffy, to keep airports running smoothly and safe for travelers.
“Given the interconnected nature of the national air system, travelers should anticipate the potential for delays or schedule adjustments, particularly for flights connecting through major hub airports,” Jason Burch, chief executive officer of CHO, said Thursday.
Thousands of airport security employees and air traffic controllers are not being paid during the shutdown, leading to a growing number of people calling in sick or taking other jobs where a paycheck is guaranteed.
CHO said it is closely monitoring developments during this period of federal uncertainty.
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The airport launched an effort last month to provide food assistance to employees at the airport who aren’t getting paid during the shutdown. The airport is collecting and sharing essential items and ready-to-eat meals with affected employees.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the effort is asked to contact CHO at [email protected].
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