ATLANTA - Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport could soon face major delays as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to cut flights nationwide just as the holiday season ramps up.

FAA flight reductions

What we know:

The 10% reduction in flights, which takes effect Friday, will impact 40 major airports across the country. The move comes as the government shutdown continues to strain federal operations, leaving air traffic controllers and other aviation workers without pay.

The FAA says the cuts are meant to relieve pressure on air traffic control staff who have been working without pay for weeks.

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the measure Thursday, saying the move is based on safety data show

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