DES MOINES, Iowa —

Lawmakers in Washington are working to reach an agreement, and the potential impact on air travel is already causing concern. Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce flights by up to 10% at 40 airports across the country. While Des Moines International Airport is not on the list , its direct flights to affected airports could still feel the ripple effects.

Clinton Torp, chief operations officer at the Des Moines airport, acknowledged the lack of clear guidance on how flights will be selected for cancellation.

"The trickle down will occur throughout the nation, and we'll likely see some of that in Des Moines," Torp said.

He advised passengers to stay vigilant by monitoring flight statuses through airline apps.

"Hopefully, more of that i

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