The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking steps to reduce the number of ghost flights in the air. The federal agency announced that it would temporarily be waiving minimum slot use requirements at U.S. airports. This will allow airlines to cancel flights without fear of losing their slots at congested or busy airports. Airlines have seen a downturn in business amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. AIR ASIA OFFERING FREE AND DISCOUNTED FLIGHTS DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAKIn the event that the waiver is extended, the FAA will inform airlines as soon as possible.

Source: Fox News March 11, 2020 16:07 UTC