US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday said that he would order a 10% reduction in the flight capacity of 40 major airports across the country, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a government shutdown hit a record 36th day.

Airports cutting flights include Charlotte, Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia. See the list of airports most likely affected.

Trump admin to cut 10% of flights at 40 airports, citing strain on unpaid air traffic controllers amid shutdown. Follow live.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

The FAA released a list of 40 airports where flights will be cut by 10% starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers face growing fatigue during the shutdown.

Other major airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), have experienced major delays as well.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Airport security screeners working without pay during the U. government shutdown are in a stronger financial position than they were during the last prolonged closure in 2019,