Travelers should brace for significant disruptions as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday (November 8). This decision comes as a response to the ongoing government shutdown, which has led to air traffic controller shortages. The affected airports include major hubs such as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, Boston Logan, and all three New York City-area airports, among others.

The FAA's directive aims to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without pay during the shutdown. According to Politico , the reduction is expected to impact approximately 5,000 flights daily. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of potential "mass chaos" in air travel if the shutdown contin

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