Hundreds of flights in the US are cancelled on Friday as the government shutdown continues.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that 10% of domestic flights at 40 major airports across the country are being cut.
The decision has been made because air traffic controllers had been reporting fatigue with a reduced service needed to ensure US airspace remains safe for passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
As essential workers, air traffic controllers are required to continue working, without pay, through the longest shutdown ever in the US. It’s caused many workers to become ill with stress and forced some to take on second jobs to keep food on the table, unions say.
Stay with us for updates on everything you need to know about the cuts – including why they’re happening and how they are affecting travel around the country.
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