So, buddy, it'll be the first real test of the systems, the aerospace systems. And I guess, you know, the shortage of air traffic controllers and whether there is still a shortage since the shutdown. How are we looking.So it will be a big test really for everyone involved, from politicians to the travelling public and their patients and also the system itself. The US aviation system has been under considerable strain, particularly in the last couple of weeks. We had the government shut down.That meant that ...

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]