Flight cuts and MD11 groundings squeeze cargo | JQJO

The FAA’s order to cut domestic schedules by 10% at 40 airports, coupled with UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 fleets after a Louisville crash that killed 14, is squeezing U.S. air cargo as the holidays near. The carriers say most flights run outside the restricted hours and critical shipments are protected, but experts call it a “one-two punch,” warning of tighter capacity and possible day-or-two delays in mid-December. Forwarders see limited overall impact, though domestic routes may slow as the federal government shutdown compounds strain.