Utah’s largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.

Salt Lake City International Airport is among the 40 major airports forecasting a 10% reduction in flights, according to NBC News and the Associated Press. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the cuts on Wednesday as the latest impact from the shutdown, which has already led to 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration agents to work without pay.

Federal Aviation Administration officials stated that the measure seeks to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers. Air carriers were informed in a call with the federal government that 4% of flights will be cut on Friday,

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