The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.

The government is slashing air traffic at the country’s top airports. On November 5, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports. Analysts say it could force the cancellation of thousands of flights.

The now longest ever government shutdown has air travel strained; with TSA and airport workers going without pay. Starting on Friday, the administration is reducing air traffic at forty of the country’s “highest volume” markets.

U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.

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TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.

The FAA will reduce air traffic at 40 airports beginning Friday. Philadelphia International Airport is among those expecting flight cuts and delays. Talks between Democrats and Republicans to end the shutdown are intensifying,

Government shutdown triggers massive flight delays and cancellations ahead of Thanksgiving, with over 14,900 flights delayed this week across major U.S. airports.