Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport are facing nearly three-hour flight delays due to the historic government shutdown — while other major New York City airports are slated to feel the pain of steep flight cuts soon.

Passengers with flights departing the New Jersey transit hub Thursday evening can expect delays of roughly two hours and 40 minutes due to air traffic staffing shortages, according to a Federal Aviation Administration advisory.

Newark International Airport is facing travel chaos as the government shutdown drags on – with flights being delayed upwards of three hours. AP

Beginning Friday, 40 major airports across the United States will see a 10 percent reduction in air traffic controllers and service. REUTERS

The lengthy delay is in effect until at least the

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