WASHINGTON — U.S. airlines began cutting hundreds of flight s at the country’s busiest airports this week due to the government shutdown .

The 40 airports selected by the FAA span more than two dozen states and include hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the agency's order, which was published Thursday evening. In some metropolitan areas, including New York, Houston, Chicago and Washington, multiple airports will be impacted.

The impact is likely to be felt far beyond the targeted places.

The FAA said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News the cuts could go up to 20% if the shutdown continues.

These reductions are anticipated to be in effect between

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