Washington: The United States is on the brink of major air travel disruption as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prepares to cut flight operations by up to 10 percent at nearly 40 major airports unless a deal is reached to end the government shutdown. The move, which could take effect as early as Friday, highlights how the country’s longest-ever federal shutdown has begun to directly impact critical infrastructure and public services.

Now entering its 36th consecutive day, the federal government shutdown has left thousands of essential workers without pay, forcing the FAA to consider drastic measures to maintain safety and efficiency. Around 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel have continued working without compensati

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