Travelers across the United States are bracing for major disruption, with airlines ordered to cut flights by up to 10% amid a government shutdown that has left thousands of aviation staff unpaid and raised fears over safety.

The US Secretary of Transportation announced a 10% reduction in flights at 40 airports to make up for the absence of 2,000 air traffic controllers. The controllers have not been…

Experts predict hundreds if not thousands of flights could be canceled.