SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The first day of a nationwide flight reduction went into effect Friday, impacting 40 major airports across the country, including the San Diego International Airport. With the federal government shutdown continuing to strain air travel, many Americans are already rethinking their Thanksgiving plans.

At San Diego International, few delays were reported Monday morning — possibly due to the 10% reduction in flights — but travelers are bracing for more disruption as the busy holiday season approaches.

Are you going to be traveling around Thanksgiving?

"I don’t think so — just staying home,” said traveler Tomas Diaz.

Another passenger, Allie Eppers, made a similar choice. “We decided to stay put just in case,” she said. “So we’re going to enjoy a sunny Thanksgiving

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