Your flight was canceled amid FAA's cuts to air traffic. Here's what you can do about it

The government shutdown is forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to cut air traffic across the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers.

Travel experts say there are several ways you can make your trip less stressful if your flight is delayed or canceled.

With the holiday travel season around the corner, travelers are bracing for possible flight delays and cancellations as the Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut commercial air traffic by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.

The unusual conditions are the result of the government shutdown, which is entering its second straight month. The FAA is cutting air traffic to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay, with many calling in sick, leading to staffing shortages in the airpor