American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.

Atlanta mom Amanda James’ heart shattered when her soon-to-be 11-year-old uttered the words: “Mom, I don’t have to have a birthday party this year.”

Southwest Airlines told employees Wednesday it is optimistic the Federal Aviation Administration will soon allow U.S. airlines to resume its full schedule.

The fallout at airports amid the government shutdown isn't showing any signs of letting up. The FAA has reduced flight capacity by 6% today and that is expected to go up to 10% by Friday. MSNBC National Reporter Rosa Flores has the latest from Houston.

Follow live updates on delays, cancellations and FAA impacts as airlines cut flights amid the government shutdown.

An array of major airports in cities like New York, Washington and Los Angeles were not accepting private aircraft on Nov. 10.

The government shutdown's strain on air traffic control has not only led to limitations on airlines, but spaceflight too.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the unprecedented step of grounding Boeing’s entire 777F cargo fleet, valued at $800 million, leaving 4,200 tons of cargo stranded at major U.S. airports such as Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles International.

The airline canceled approximately 280 Delta mainline and 215 Delta Connection regional flights through Wednesday, Nov. 12. USA TODAY has reached out to get more specific information on where flights were canceled.