Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced new airspace restrictions Wednesday as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to strain the nation’s transportation system.

Airlines and travelers scrambled to review flight plans after U.S. transportation officials revealed plans to throttle commercial air traffic starting Friday in response to the government shutdown.

Forty airports are reducing flights by 10 percent to account for the dwindling air traffic control staff amid the federal shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says phased flight cuts aim to reduce risk during the government shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced flight reductions to help “alleviate the pressure” being put on air traffic controllers as the government shutdown prevents them from getting paid.

"It is hereby ordered that, beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST on November 10, 2025, and until this Order is cancelled, Commercial space launches and reentries will only be permitted between 10:00 p.m. and 6:...