With the government shutdown well into its second month , the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to take drastic measures to address the shortage of air traffic controllers (ATC) at U.S. airports . Starting this Friday, thousands of flights will be reduced daily across major airports.

As a result, more travelers are now forced to cancel their Thanksgiving plans. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy acknowledges the pains of both unpaid ATCs and passengers dealing with long lines, flight delays, and cancellations.

But Duffy emphasized that the FAA's latest move is necessary to ensure airspace safety during this tough time. Here's a closer look at how these air traffic cuts are already affecting Thanksgiving travel.

40 Major U.S. Airports Will Cut Thousands Of Flights

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