Travelers with plans to fly amid the government shutdown are searching for refund policies related to flight delays or cancellations, as well as information on what resources are available if a booking is significantly impacted by the ongoing ripple effects and airspace closures.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, officials announced on Wednesday, which could cut thousands of flights per day.

The restrictions set to go into effect Friday morning will impact Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, Boston Logan, all three New York City-area airports, Chicago O'Hare and many others.

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Here's what travelers facing potential snafus need to know in order to rebook or get a refu

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