More than five weeks into the federal government shutdown − the longest continuous shutdown in history − 40 major U.S. airports are reducing their flights by 10% to account for the pressure placed on air traffic controllers who are not being paid.

Two major New York City airports, LaGuardia (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK), are among those affected. The reductions take effect today, Friday, Nov. 7, with no end date announced.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cuts are a direct result of staffing stress during the record-breaking shutdown. “It’s going to lead to more cancellations,” he said, “but we’re working with airlines to do this in a systematic way.”

The Federal Aviation Administration released the full list of airports Thursday, including major hubs

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