ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In a matter of hours, the world’s busiest airport is expected to get even busier!

Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The reason is because of the government shutdown that is taking its toll on unpaid airport workers.

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Nick McMackins travels weekly for work and is already preparing for the worst by booking multiple flights on Friday back to his home in St. Louis.

“I have a flight on Southwest tomorrow, and I have a flight on Delta. 10% are canceled, so I’m not taking the risk,” McMackins said. “I mean, it’s concern

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