Hundreds of flights have already been canceled nationwide, and it's only going to get worse. Here's how to handle the inevitable headaches.

The longest government shutdown in American history is now wreaking havoc on airports across the country. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that 40 national airports across the country would see up to 10% cuts in flights.

Hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday were cut at major U.S. airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s effort to phase in 10% reductions because of the government shutdown. The 40 airports are in what the FAA termed “high-volume markets” and include JFK,

While Fresno Yosemite International is not on the list of airports forced to cancel flights, all of the airports' national connections are, and passengers are feeling the effects.

Forty major airports are going to see many flight cancellations this weekend. If you're traveling through one of these, be sure to check your flight status.

In San Diego, 27 flights had been canceled as of midday Friday, compared to two cancellations throughout the day Thursday.

The federal government shutdown has caused a 10% reduction in flights across the US, impacting travelers’ Thanksgiving plans and prompting some to consider driving or taking the train

Flights to Houston Hobby Airport are being held at their original airports for more than two hours in some cases. There was also a delay for flights to Bush Airport.