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FAA in partial shutdown; air traffic unaffected

FAA in partial shutdown; air traffic unaffected

The Federal Aviation Administration was forced into a partial shutdown Monday after Congress failed to temporarily extend its funding. The agency was ordered to furlough thousands of employees and freeze $2.5 billion in airport construction money.

 

FAA shutdown would cost gov't $200 million a week

FAA shutdown would cost gov't $200 million a week

The government will lose about $200 million a week in airline ticket taxes if the Federal Aviation Administration is forced to shut down.

Senh: Good for passengers. No taxes on tickets!

 

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