NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering airlines to cut thousands of flights nationwide, as cities deal with a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.

While BNA is not on the list of airports taking a hit, passengers flying in from any of the major hubs affected — like Charlotte, Atlanta or JFK — might be in for a rude awakening.

"It's impacting livelihoods, it's impacting travel everywhere," said a comedian, Katie Hewko-Dykes, flying in to perform at an improv comedy festival.

She made it in time, but she hopes the rest of the performers avoid delays and, in turn, avoid ruining the show.

"We're lucky that we planned ahead, but this has been impacting a handful of people, and I'm concerned about other people that are

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