FAA to cut thousands of flights amid government shutdown, NY travel expected to be hit hard

The FAA announced plans to reduce up to 10% of flights across 40 major U.S. markets — including New York — starting Friday, as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. With air traffic controllers working without pay and reporting mounting fatigue, officials say the cutbacks are essential for maintaining safety ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season. The full list of affected routes will be released tomorrow, but travelers are already bracing for major delays and disruptions.