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Tampa, FL - Federal officials have confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration will implement a 10% cut in flight capacity at 40 major airports across the United States starting Friday morning.
Tampa International Airport stated that the directive could affect between 50 and 60 flights per day at its terminals.
According to a list obtained by ABC News, the reduction applies to four major airports in Florida, including Tampa International, Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International.
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As of early Thursday afternoon, Tampa International reported that approximately 10% of its scheduled flights were already experiencing delays.
Airport staff issued an advisory urging travelers to verify their flight status before arriving at the airport.
Airlines serving the affected markets have begun evaluating how their schedules may change. Southwest Airlines reported that it is reviewing the impact of the FAA order and will provide information directly to passengers once adjustments are made.
Delta Air Lines stated that it expects to operate most scheduled flights but encouraged travelers to monitor updates through official channels.
American Airlines confirmed that it will follow the FAA directive beginning Friday, while flights scheduled for Thursday are expected to operate normally.
The airline said most passengers should not see major disruptions and noted that international long-haul flights will proceed as planned.
Customers whose flights are canceled or who choose to adjust their travel plans will be able to make changes or request refunds without penalties.
Frontier Airlines also notified customers that flight disruptions are possible and advised passengers traveling within the next ten days to consider securing backup arrangements.