Hundreds of flights were canceled and more than 1,000 delayed on Friday, as the record-breaking government shutdown brought mounting strain to airports across the country , including all three major airports serving New York City.

The Federal Aviation Administration earlier this week ordered airlines to slash 10% of their flights as the shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, leaves air traffic controllers working without pay. It specifically calls for a 4% reduction in operations on Friday, then up to 6% by Nov. 11, 8% by Nov. 13, and up to 10% by Nov. 14.

The unprecedented directive, a bid to lessen air traffic and ensure traveler safety, covers 40 “high impact” airports nationwide, including LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty Internati

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