The Trump administration will ground 10 per cent of flights across 40 major US airports unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached.

The FAA will cancel thousands of flights starting Friday to address fatigue among air traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown.

Starting Friday, the FAA announced air traffic will be reduced by 10% at 40 major markets if the government shutdown drags on.

The FAA said it was requiring the reduction of air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday. American Airlines operates 75% of the flights at Philadelphia International Airport.

The Denver International Airport is seeking permission from the federal government to pay for the salaries of air traffic controllers amid news that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country.