Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal Friday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the United States, but widespread concern that the situation could worsen brought home the effects of

Hundreds of flights at the busiest airports in the U.S. are being scratched this weekend. Airlines are moving forward with reducing air service due to the lingering government shutdown.

After furloughs and SNAP benefits, the latest pressure on Congress to end the shutdown is coming from canceled flights hurting travel.

It is day 38 of the government shutdown, and disruptions are spreading across U.S. aviation, affecting more travelers every day. Spokesperson from the Allied Pilots Association Captain Dennis Tajer joins Alex Witt to discuss the impact on the American people saying,

The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown starts Friday.

Reserve pilots already deployed early could leave airlines short-staffed during Thanksgiving travel as the government shutdown worsens flight delays nationwide.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s looming reductions, set to take effect in less than 24 hours, could have significant impacts on commercial flights in and out of San Francisco International Airport,

The flight cancellations are the latest indication of the rising stakes of the shutdown, which hit 37 days on Nov. 6 with little sign of an end. While bipartisan talks to reopen the government have been gaining steam in recent days, it's unclear when the two parties will be able to reach a deal.