The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.

The Trump administration will ground 10 per cent of flights across 40 major US airports unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached.

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights by ten percent in busy areas. This is to ensure safety as air traffic controllers face strain from the ongoing government shutdown. Controllers are working unpaid and facing staffing shortages.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.

Starting Friday, the FAA announced air traffic will be reduced by 10% at 40 major markets if the government shutdown drags on.

The FAA said it was requiring the reduction of air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday. American Airlines operates 75% of the flights at Philadelphia International Airport.

The FAA will cancel thousands of flights starting Friday to address fatigue among air traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown.

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Denver International Airport has asked the FAA whether airport revenue could be used to pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country.