FAA-mandated flight reductions at major airports begin

Operational Impact - Government shutdown is causing chaos at airports across the country [1] - Major airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights across 40 airports [1] - FAA implemented a 4% cut in flights to ease burden on air traffic controllers [2] - FAA plans to increase mandated flight reductions to 6% on Tuesday and 10% by next Friday [2] Safety Concerns - FAA states safety is their main concern regarding flight reductions [2] Government Impact - Government shutdown is impacting people's lives [2] - Air traffic controllers are working without pay for 38 days [2]