The cuts will increase gradually over the next week, as air traffic controllers go without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.

Kansas City International Airport is not on the FAA's list, but Kansas City travelers are still expected to be impacted by nationwide flight cuts.

Despite the expectations of minimal delays, the CEO of the budget airline, Barry Biffle, is advising travelers to buy a “backup ticket” on another carrier in case their original flight is canceled or delayed.

Airports across the nation are slated to see flight reductions as the record-setting government shutdown continues.