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JetBlue will cut flights in, out of New York this summer, CEO says

FOX BUSINESS: JetBlue will cut flights in, out of New York this summer, CEO says

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes warned Wednesday that the discount carrier is going to have to cut flights into and out of the New York area this summer due to a significant shortage of air traffic controllers.

During a discussion at the Economic Club of New York in New York City, Hayes said staffing at the air traffic control center that handles all inbound, outbound and through traffic across New York airspace is only at 54% of what is needed. That is compared to the national average of 81%, Hayes continued.


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