(Reuters) -United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both started cancelling Friday flights after the Federal Aviation Administration directed reductions at 40 high-traffic U.S. airports to address air traffic control safety concerns, the carriers said Thursday.

Major airlines are complying with the FAA's call to reduce flight schedules starting Friday, with some carriers already beginning to cancel flights.

FAA cuts hit LaGuardia today and will only worse if the shutdown continues. Major airlines in and out of LGA are delayed, canceled. Here's the latest.

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.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.

Earlier this year, Lyft dissolved its eight-year partnership with Delta Airlines and brought its loyalty program to ride-hailing competitor Uber.

Delta has long benefited from a partnership with Grupo Aeromexico that has allowed both airlines to plan and price their flights jointly. However, the United States Department of Justice has put that partnership in jeopardy, deciding that the airlines should lose antitrust protection.

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Lyft partners with United Airlines to offer MileagePlus members new ways to earn and redeem miles on rides starting in 2026.

Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in airspace capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the government shutdown.