US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that air travel capacity can be reduced by up to 10% at 40 major airports across the country in the coming days, as the government shutdown – the longest in US history – entered its 37th day.

The government shutdown has continued as Democrats refused to vote for any deal without assurances on extending Joe Biden-era health insurance subsidies, while Republicans have refused to move forward unless those demands are withdrawn. The shutdown crossed the 36-day mark on Wednesday, beating the previous record during President Donald Trump’s first term.

The government shutdown has led to severe flight disruptions across the nation due to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs). New York airports, John F Kennedy, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia

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