"Those airports impacted reach far beyond the initial list," Nastro said. "While 40 U.S. airports is a lot, the effects on travelers can reach far beyond just the single airport since almost 70% of all U.S. flights are either to or from any of these airports."

The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.

The government is slashing air traffic at the country’s top airports. On November 5, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports. Analysts say it could force the cancellation of thousands of flights.

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California airports are expected to be hard hit by dramatic reduction in flights as the Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut air traffic by 10% at 40 airports to maintain travel safety during the government shutdown.

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.

The FAA will reduce air traffic at 40 airports beginning Friday. Philadelphia International Airport is among those expecting flight cuts and delays. Talks between Democrats and Republicans to end the shutdown are intensifying,

Government shutdown triggers massive flight delays and cancellations ahead of Thanksgiving, with over 14,900 flights delayed this week across major U.S. airports.