FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports

The Brief

The Federal Aviation Administration announced the 40 "high-volume markets" where it is reducing flights by 10% before the cuts go into effect on Nov. 7.

The reduction was prompted because of staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history .

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.

Which airports are reducing flights?

The backstory:

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told "Fox & Friends" on Thursday that the decision to limit air travel capacity to 40 airports was "data-driven."

"We were seeing increased pressure i