The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is compelling airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to mitigate pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown, thereby ensuring flying safety.

The cuts will commence on Friday. Travelers are urged to verify whether their flights have been canceled. Here is the list of impacted airports:

  1. Los Angeles International (LAX)
  2. John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
  3. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
  4. Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
  5. Denver International (DEN)
  6. San Francisco International (SFO)
  7. Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA)
  8. Miami International (MIA)
  9. Orlando International (MCO)
  10. Boston Logan International (BOS)
  11. Philadelphia International (PHL)
  12. George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH)
  13. Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
  14. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
  15. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
  16. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
  17. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
  18. Washington Dulles International (IAD)
  19. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
  20. Indianapolis International (IND)
  21. Minneapolis/St Paul International (MSP)