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

As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.

Logistics companies say consumers shouldn't expect delays on their packages due to the reduction in flights — for now.

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.

Edward Segal, an expert in crisis management and the author of "The Crisis Casebook" says the FAA's decision to cancel flights is the best way to manage and avoid a crisis. He sits down with FOX LOCAL's Eric Perry for a full discussion on what he says the positives are.

Despite the expectations of minimal delays, the CEO of the budget airline, Barry Biffle, is advising travelers to buy a “backup ticket” on another carrier in case their original flight is canceled or delayed.

More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

The 10% slowdown of airline traffic at 40 of the country’s top markets ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration will not be directly imposed on the Norfolk International Airport or Newport