FAA confirms which 40 markets will have airline traffic cut 10%

Core Points - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated a 10% reduction in flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has affected air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration agents [1][10] - The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, impacting 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents who are working without pay [1] - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that the flight cuts could be reversed if the government is reopened [2] Affected Airports - Major airports affected include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, Denver International, and Chicago O'Hare International [5][11] - A comprehensive list of the 40 airports includes key locations such as Los Angeles International, John F. Kennedy International, and Miami International [7][11] Impact on Airlines and Travelers - Airlines are working to mitigate the impact of the FAA's flight restrictions, with United Airlines offering refunds due to the shutdown-related flight limitations [3][10] - The ongoing air traffic control shortages have already delayed tens of thousands of flights, affecting at least 3.2 million travelers since the shutdown began [10] - The timing of the service cuts is particularly critical as it occurs just weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday, a peak travel period [12]