Baltimore, MD – Travelers flying through BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport this week may face schedule changes after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines nationwide to reduce flight capacity amid the ongoing government shutdown.
According to an announcement from BWI Marshall Airport, the FAA and major airlines are “working to implement this plan and adjust flight schedules moving forward.” The directive is intended to maintain system safety and manage staffing constraints caused by the shutdown.
Airport officials said that airlines will contact customers directly with updates and that carriers are “working to modify their schedules in a manner to minimize impact on passengers.”
In the meantime, passengers are urged to check their flight status frequently and arrive at least two hours before scheduled departures. The airport thanked travelers for their patience, calling the situation “unprecedented.”
“We remain grateful for the continued work of our federal partners during the government shutdown,” the airport said. “Safety remains the top priority.”
Travelers flying through other major East Coast airports, including Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD), are advised to monitor alerts as similar capacity reductions may affect regional connections.
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