Stanton Says Flight Restrictions the “Right Call,” Demands House Republicans Come Back to Washington to Negotiate

U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the FAA moved to cut back the number of flights at 40 major airports starting Friday. “In aviation, safety must always be the highest priority. The decision by Secretary Duffy to reduce flights at America’s 40 busiest airports is the right call for the safety of the flying public. Now it’s critical that Republicans and Democrats get together and reach a bipartisan agreement on a plan to reduce health costs and end this shutdown. Arizona deserves better, and so do the hardworking professionals who keep our skies safe.”