The FAA is cutting 10% of flights in 40 busy markets to ensure safety during the government shutdown

• The FAA is reducing flights by 10% in 40 busy markets due to safety concerns and staffing shortages. • The reduction is a response to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. • The FAA said it would work with airlines to determine how to implement the reductions.

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights across 40 of its busiest markets to maintain safety in American airspace amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during a press conference on Wednesday that the FAA was reducing flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume locations starting Friday.

Duffy said it was a "proactive" measure in response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who he said are under increasing pressure and will so