Federal regulators have warned airlines that they are under investigation for possible violations of an emergency order requiring them to reduce flights during the government shutdown.
In a Dec. 1 announcement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it has sent letters to airlines seeking information on the steps they took to comply with a Nov. 12 flight-cutting order, warning that air carriers could face significant financial penalties if found to be failing to comply.
“The FAA alerted certain airlines that it’s investigating whether they complied with an Emergency Order mandating flight reductions at 40 high-impact airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown,” the agency said in a statement, referring to 40 of the nation’s busiest air hubs….