As of March 30, 2008, JFK International Airport will begin limiting their scheduled operations. The FAA issued the order on January 15, 2008 due to the number of flights that are over capacity during their peak operating hours. They are hoping that this order will help in decreasing delays and increase efficiency.

According to acting administrator, Robert A. Sturgell, afternoon and evening arrivals are down to about 62%, which is 6.5% lower than last year. Passengers are finding it harder to get to their destinations on time, and it could cause problems throughout the United States if something isn’t done about the problem soon.

Once the order goes into effect, it should bring arrival times back to a percentage rate that will in essence, affect airspace across the country. The order will go into effect at 6:00 am, EST on March 30 of this year and will last until October 24, 2009.