Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced 40 airports would face a 10% cut in flights. See the list of impacted airports that connect with EUG.

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to reduce flights at dozens of the nation's busiest airports amid staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing impasse.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — because the Federal Aviation Administration slows down or

Memphis International Airport, home of the FedEx World Hub, is on a reported list of airports facing flight reductions due to the government shutdown.

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning there could be “mass chaos” at airports across the country if the government doesn’t reopen soon.

Several airports that send flights to Palm Beach International Airport could see flight cancellations amid the federal government shutdown.

The FAA is reducing airline traffic by 10% at 40 of the nation's busiest airports due to staffing shortages connected to the ongoing government shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move will affect roughly 3,500 to 4,000 U.S. flights daily, beginning Friday.

The Transportation secretary said the department is working to ensure everyone remains safe despite the staffing shortages.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is appearing at LaGuardia Airport Tuesday, where he is expected to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown​'s impact on air traffic controllers, flight safety and delays.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conference Wednesday.