WASHINGTON - Air travelers may face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) target for reducing flights after already canceling thousands during the government shutdown.

Last week, the FAA ordered domestic airlines to drop 4% of their flights at 40 major U.S. airports, saying absences and signs of stress among traffic controllers made it imperative to act in the name of public safety.

More flight cancellations, delays expected Tuesday

What we know:

After already canceling more than 7,900 flights since Friday, the goal for cutting flights is set to rise from 4% to 6% on Tuesday and again to 10% on Friday.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made clear last week that flight cuts will remain until the FAA sees safety metri

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