As Thanksgiving fast approaches, eyes are on a round of storms taking shape in the South Plains that could affect travel plans for millions of Americans.

Follow our live coverage from Republic reporters of the effect of the federal government shutdown on air travel and Phoenix Sky Harbor flights.

Air travel is recovering from the effects of the government shutdown as federal agencies return to normal operations, with about 2% of flights canceled Friday, according to aviation analysts at Cirium. Cirium analysts expect the shutdown’s effect on ...

The percentage of flights required to be cut by the FAA was expected to increase to 6% from 4% at 40 major airports on Tuesday.

The FAA released a list of 40 airports where air traffic will be lowered by 10%. Included on the list were Newark, Teterboro, JFK and LaGuardia airports.

The US is on track to have fewer flights canceled Wednesday than on any other day since the Trump administration restricted air travel, potentially avoiding the crippling snarls that hit airports in recent days.

Starting Friday, the FAA is reducing flights at 40 high-traffic airports, citing safety concerns amid the government shutdown.

The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.

As many as 20% of U.S. flights could be cut in the coming days if the shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Over 110 flights have been canceled at Florida airports on Friday, Nov. 7, and the number of delays are increasing as airlines across the nation started releasing planned flight cancellations as ordered by the FAA amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The FAA ordered 10% of flights cut amid the government shutdown. Airlines cancelled flights at 40 US airports, throwing travel plans into disarray.