US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of potential flight reductions at 40 US airports if government shutdown persists, due to air traffic controllers reporting fatigue. Capacity could be cut by 10%, affecting 3,500-4,000 daily flights, as controllers work without pay amid the shutdown. Major airlines like American Airlines and Southwest are awaiting details on flight changes, urging Congress to end the impasse to prevent further disruptions to air travel.