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FAA Limits Airspace as Millions Travel Amid Congestion
12/30/2025
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Story summary
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented eight airspace flow restrictions to ease peak-travel congestion.
- Delays could exceed six hours due to congestion, and winter weather has caused delays at New York airports.
- More than 122 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end period.
- Domestic destinations include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
- International spots include Cancun and Punta Cana.
