The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect

The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect 39 mins ago The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown starts Friday. Flights at 40 major airports including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago will be cut. The FAA says its goal is to reduce flights by up to 10% to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers. Hundreds scheduled for Friday already have been canceled. The impact is expected to be felt across the U.S. air transportation system, affecting both passengers and package deliveries.