AUSTIN (KXAN) — Airlines have started to cancel hundreds of flights as they comply with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) order to reduce air traffic.

The change is due to the government shutdown and applies to 40 of the nations busiest airports.

The United States Department of Transportation said this past weekend, there were 2,740 delays at various airports.  

While Austin is not on the list, the airport released a statement saying "changes to AUS flight schedules are expected".

These impacts go beyond just the people traveling, the longer the shutdown continues the more you will see impacts to the local economy.

"It is one of those things that very quickly mushrooms out the longer it goes on," said Matt Patton with Angelou Economics. "Because those are people coming into

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