The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are being asked to work without pay.

The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers.

Controllers already have missed one full paycheck and are scheduled to again receive nothing next week as the shutdown drags on.

As the shutdown cancels even more flights, lawmakers are under increasing pressure to reach a deal.

One of the busiest air travel seasons of the year is imminent, yet the FAA cut 10% of flights at 40 airports starting Friday.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced a reduction across 40 airports beginning Friday. Here's what travelers need to know.

Controllers already have missed one full paycheck and are scheduled to again receive nothing next week as the shutdown drags on.

As air traffic controllers are being overwhelmed without being paid during the longest government shutdown, airports will see a reduction in flights.

FAA is reducing 10% of flights at the following airports to lessen pressure on air traffic controllers amid shutdown

By late Thursday over 800 flights within and in and out of the U.S. had already been canceled for Friday

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolution

At least 1,000 flights were called off nationwide Friday — four times the number canceled Thursday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

The cuts will increase gradually over the next week, as air traffic controllers go without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.

The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

Airlines scrambled to adjust their schedules and began canceling flights Thursday in anticipation of the FAA's official order.

Aviation experts explain the far-reaching impacts of cutting flights at 40 of the nation’s biggest airports.

Over 1,000 U.S. flights cancelled amid government shutdown, affecting major airports and travelers nationwide as budget standoff continues.

Friday marked the first day of flight cuts mandated by the US government at 40 of the nation's airports

Airlines will have to slash hundreds of more flights if shutdown continues into next week.

Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and be felt far beyond air travel if the cancellations pick up and move closer to the Thanksgiving holiday.