Fairmont Century Plaza

Source: Fairmont Century Plaza

Fairmont Century Plaza

The American Film Market (AFM) is facing potential travel disruption due to the ongoing US government shutdown, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) one of 40 US airports where flight capacity is expected to be reduced by 10% by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to reports. 

It is expected the reduction will only impact domestic flights at this stage.

The US government said it is a reaction to air traffic safety concerns, with over one million federal workers, including air traffic controllers, working without pay or on forced leave as US congress fails to agree on a federal funding budget. 

Restrictions will go into effect on the morning of Friday November 7, said FAA administrator Bryan Bedford and transportation secretary Sean Duffy.

The AFM  takes place from Tuesday November 11 until November 16 at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ Century City, with many international and US attendees arriving this weekend.

The decision could ground around 4,000 flights per day amid what is now the longest US government shutdown in history.

Further Californian airports on the list are San Diego International Airport (SAN), OAK Oakland International Airport (OAK) and SFO San Francisco International Airport (SFO), according to ABC News. 

Screen has contacted AFM organiser, the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) for comment.

Topics