HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News reported Wednesday night that George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport were on the list of airports affected.

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country.

We have reached out to Houston Airports to learn more about how they might be affected. Airlines are working on plans to reduce the number of flights to or from certain destinations. (See messages from United and American below)

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