The FAA will cancel thousands of flights starting Friday to address fatigue among air traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown.

More than 2 million passengers typically travel through airports in the United States every day, so getting there early to beat the crowds is essential. In fact, it was the top tip from every T+L editor. In other words, this is not the time to test the viral " airport theory " in which people head to the terminal at the very last minute.

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 drastic plan sent airlines scrambling to make significant reductions in flights in just 36 hours and passengers flooded airline customer service hotlines with concerns about air travel in the comi

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

American Airlines is cutting management and support staff at its Fort Worth headquarters as part of its effort to streamline operations and reduce costs.

American Airlines is trying to compete with Delta. In response, they are expanding their network to more West Coast cities.