Flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration will continue impacting Denver International Airport through the weekend, with more than 60 flights scheduled for Sunday already canceled.

Airport workers – including air traffic controllers, technicians, safety inspectors and security screeners – are among the essential federal employees forced to work without pay since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1, leading to a spike in absences and safety concerns.

The FAA on Friday ordered airlines to cut 4% of flights at major airports, including DIA, and will increase the cuts to 10% by Nov. 14.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday said the cuts could increase to 15% or 20% of flights if the shutdown continues.

There were 64 DIA flights canceled

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