The FAA will begin reducing flights and restricting airspace on Friday to alleviate stress on air traffic controllers due to the government shutdown. Why it matters: These drastic moves will impact dozens of U.

U.S. airports in more than two dozen states, including both airports in Houston, are among those facing phased-in 10% reductions in air traffic beginning Friday due to the government shutdown.

Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.

Even if you don't fly, travel experts say the images coming out of Houston's airports could impact you. They say the coverage of long airport lines could influence the government's reopening.

Duffy announced Tuesday the cancellations of passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Mexico’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport.