FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to cancel 10% of their flights at 40 of the nation’s biggest airports.

This comes as AAA spokesperson Doug Johnson predicts a record-breaking travel season.

“We are expecting higher numbers, record-breaking numbers than last year. However, that all could change. It all really depends on how long the government shutdown continues,” Johnson said.

The FAA’s goal is to lighten the load on air traffic controllers amidst the government shutdown.

“From what I believe, this is being done for safety purposes,” Fresno travel agent Kristi Emo with Your Dream Escapes Travel said.

Five California airports will see those cuts: Los Angeles International, Oakland International, Ontario International, San Diego Int

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