With little notice, major U.S. airlines are working to adjust schedules after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight reductions at major airports starting Friday, Nov. 7, due to a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the longest government shutdown in history.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a 10% flight cut at 40 airports , including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, affecting both commercial and cargo service.

"This isn’t about politics – it’s about assessing the data and alleviating building risk in the system as controllers continue to work without pay," Duffy said in a statement accompanying the order. “It’s safe to fly today, and it will continue to be safe to fly next week because of the proactive actions we are taking.”

FAA Administrator Bryan

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