What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown

NEW YORK — Hundreds of flights set for Friday have been cut at major U.S. airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s effort to phase in 10 percent reductions because of the government shutdown . The FAA is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers, who are federal employees and have been working without pay during the shutdown. In addition to reduced flight traffic, the shutdown has led to more flight delays , with experts advising travelers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport, among other tips . Here’s a closer look at what to know about the reductions. The 40 airports selected by the FAA for reductions span more than two dozen states and include hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami and Newark, according to an order published by the agency Thursday evening. A full list of affected airports can be found here . Tips for passengers whose flights are delayed or canceled during the shutdown can be found here . More than 815 flights have been called off nationwide, according to FlightAware. Delta Air Lines said i

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