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.

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,

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.

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

TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.

Memphis International Airport, home of the FedEx World Hub, is on a reported list of airports facing flight reductions due to the government shutdown.

Here’s what travelers should know as the cancellations begin taking effect Nov. 7. The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration directed a 10% reduction in flights at 40 airports.