Airlines have canceled hundreds of Friday flights after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will be reducing air traffic by 10 percent across 40 airports nationwide as the federal government shutdown continues.

Newsweek reached out to the FAA via email on Thursday night for comment.

Why It Matters

The cancellations of flights across the United States mark a significant disruption to the nation’s transportation system, intensifying concerns for both air travel safety and economic stability as the federal government shutdown enters its sixth week.

The FAA's directive to reduce flight operations at 40 high-traffic airports demonstrates the tangible impact of congressional gridlock on everyday Americans, with experts warning of broader consequences for airlines, workers

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