EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As the government shutdown continues, travelers across the country are facing longer lines and flight delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide starting Friday because of ongoing staffing shortages. Major hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, Dallas and Houston are among those expected to be impacted.

Federal employees, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, continue to report to work but are doing so without pay, leading to callouts and longer wait times in some locations.

According to FlightAware, a real-time flight tracking website, dozens of flights were delayed Thursday across major Texas airports, while El Paso International Airport was no

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