ROMULUS, MI - The ongoing federal government shutdown is rippling through airports nationwide after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 10% cut in flights to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers.

Detroit Metro Airport saw 17 cancellations and 21 delays as of Friday afternoon, according to FlightAware , as travelers began feeling the first wave of the FAA’s phased-in reductions.

Friday, Nov. 7, marked the 37th day of the shutdown ― now the longest in U.S. history after the 35-day stint that stretched from December 2018 to January 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.

Delta passenger Katie Cron, traveling from Detroit to Phoenix, said her flight was delayed an hour but praised airline communication.

“Honestly, it’s not a big deal for me, but my

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