Flights at many major U.S. airports will be cut 10% in the coming days amid air traffic controller shortages linked to the longest-ever government shutdown — and more cuts could follow as Thanksgiving nears.

Why it matters: The unusual measure comes as air traffic controllers go unpaid and staffing shortages plague FAA facilities nationwide, triggering slowdowns at airports coast to coast.

Driving the news: The list of affected airports hasn't been finalized as of Thursday afternoon, but is expected to include essentially all of the busiest U.S. airfields. • Officials at Boston Logan, Charlotte Douglas International, San Diego International, George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airport have independently confirmed those airfields are included. • The cuts may start at 4%

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