Coverage dated December 30, 2021

FAA warns it may be forced to delay flights because of COVID-19

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(CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of coronavirus crew shortages and other issues. The FAA said Friday an “increased number” of its own employees are testing positive for the virus.

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  1. East Idaho News

    FAA warns it may be forced to delay flights because of COVID-19 (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of coronavirus crew shortages and other issues. The FAA said Friday an “increased number” of its own employees are testing positive for the virus.

  2. CNN

    FAA warns it may be forced to delay flights because of Covid (opens CNN)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration is warning more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of coronavirus crew shortages and other issues.

  3. FOX Business

    FAA warns of potential flight delays due to increased COVID cases among employees (opens FOX Business)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning that travelers may face delays in the coming days due to an increased number of employees testing positive for COVID-19 -- at a time when Americans have been dogged by flight cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic.

  4. Forbes

    FAA Warns Of More Flight Delays As ‘Increased Number’ Of Workers Test Positive For Covid (opens Forbes)

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    The agency said it may have to reduce “traffic volume” at some airport facilities to “maintain safety,” leading to some delays.

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