US to Cut 10% of Airline Traffic at 40 Major Airports Due to Shutdown. In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, and FAA Administrator, Bryan Bedford announced a drastic move to reduce airline traffic by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday. This measure aims to ease the strain on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay for over a month. The cuts will affect cargo, private, and passenger flights, potentially reducing up to 1,800 flights and 268,000 seats, especially impacting the country's busiest airports like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. While international flights are exempt, further reductions may follow if the shutdown continues. The move is seen as necessary to ensure safety, as controllers face mounting fatigue and stress. With Thanksgiving travel around the corner, this unprecedented step could lead to more delays and longer security waits. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT