President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce air traffic by 10% across the country starting Friday will impact Bay Area airports — and a total of 40 major airports nationwide.

Flight cancellations have already begun after the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday its intention to cut flights across “high-volume” markets to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the government shutdown, and who’ve been increasingly calling off work.

The move also comes as the Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Democrats in Congress to end the shutdown.

But if you’re planning to fly soon out of the Bay Area, what should you know — especially as the busy Thanksgiving travel period approaches?

Keep reading for what we know right now about flight

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