About 3 percent of Friday’s flights were canceled because of the government shutdown. The percentage could rise to 20 percent as the holidays approach.

An emergency order obtained by CBS News showed that the Detroit Metro Airport was among 40 major airports impacted by air traffic reductions.

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world,

Most of the canceled flights may have been in the nation’s busiest airports, but the effects are acutely felt in smaller regional airports.

Airports here in northeast PA are joining others across the country who are facing staff issues. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason spoke to travellers about their experiences. The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling more than 700 flights at some of the nation’s largest airports on Friday morning.