WASHINGTON — Travelers at some of the busiest U.S. airports may soon see additional flight disruptions due to the lengthy government shutdown.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it would reduce air trafficat starting on Friday, citing fatigue among air traffic controllers who have worked without pay since the shutdown began.

Airlines will phase in the cuts at the direction of the FAA, starting with eliminating 4% of flights at the 40 airports on Friday and working up to 10%, according to three people familiar with what the agency said, but who were not authorized to discuss it publicly.

United Airlines will cut 4% of its flights over the weekend based on guidance from the FAA, said company spokesperson Josh Freed.

The move is intended to keep the airspace safe

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