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The FAA is implementing significant flight reductions at 40 major airports nationwide, impacting approximately 10% of daily flights. This drastic measure, announced by FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, is a direct consequence of the ongoing government shutdown, which has left air traffic controllers and TSA agents working without pay and stretched thin. Affected hubs include Atlanta, Dallas, New York City, and Los Angeles. The FAA’s decision is expected to exacerbate existing travel delays and disruptions already stemming from the shutdown, placing further strain on the air travel system and potentially affecting thousands of passengers.