As the U.S. continues to deal with the longest government shutdown in the country’s history, the Federal Aviation Administration announced on Thursday that it is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation.

This includes Salt Lake City International Airport.

The cuts are meant to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe, per The Associated Press.

The cuts began on Friday with flights being reduced by 4% at the 40 airports on the FAA’s list. The reductions will gradually increase to 10% over the next week, announced Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

On Saturday the cuts will rise to 5% and then to 6% on Sunday, per USA Today . These cuts and flight

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