BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW)— America’s busiest airports, including those in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Chicago, are expected to see hundreds of flight cuts starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The FAA says the extraordinary step is needed to maintain safety as air traffic controllers continue working unpaid, many on six-day schedules with mandatory overtime. The strain has already led to longer wait times and flight delays at major hubs across the country.

While the Buffalo Niagara International Airport is not directly impacted, the NFTA says local travelers could still feel the ripple effect.

“If you’re getting a connecting flight, then that could have a domino effect,” said Kelly Khatib, the NFTA’s Public Inf

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