As Americans prepare to witness a total solar eclipse in April, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that the phenomenon could affect air travel at airports in the eclipse's path. I warned you that there is.
The FAA on Thursday released a series of “air traffic special procedures” outlining which airports may be “subject to operational changes” and the potential impact on the industry, according to the New York Post. .
The FAA bulletin provided data on hundreds of airports located near the entire route, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Indianapolis International Airport and Cleveland International Airport.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced that based on the previous solar eclipse, air traffic increased by 20 to 40 percent along the total path. Officials said the increase in commercial flights was responsible for “outpacing holiday traffic.”
Another concern the FAA is addressing is the possibility of severe weather in affected areas, causing significant delays. Federal authorities announced they would issue special restrictions three to five days before the event.
Several major airlines, including Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, are offering special totality flight passes that will ensure travelers can see the 2024 solar eclipse from the sky.
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