All flights were put on hold after the apparent threat was reported on a plane that had just landed from Houston.

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.

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,