Airlines across the US began canceling flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history upends air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.

The FAA said it is reducing flights in Philly and other cities to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers amid the government shutdown.

The funding impasse on Capitol Hill has contributed to flight delays, interrupted food benefits for millions, and things are getting worse.

The government shutdown is about to become more painful for the general public as the Federal Aviation Administration moves to reduce flights at major