Government shutdown may cause flight cancellations at 40 airports, impacting millions of travelers. Major airlines preemptively cancel hundreds of flights.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s looming reductions, set to take effect in less than 24 hours, could have significant impacts on commercial flights in and out of San Francisco International Airport,

A document released on Nov. 6 outlines restrictions to the FAA, and this includes a curfew on commercial space launches.

As the FAA begins grounding flights due to the government shutdown, workers who maintain the nation’s critical aviation systems say if they’re not paid soon, they may be forced to leave—potentially gridlocking U.

The government shutdown hit a new record of 37 days on Thursday, as millions of Americans are poised to feel the heat after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will reduce flights amid the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.

Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history.

Attempt to make progress on resolving impasse comes as airport woes grow.