Trump admin to cut 10% of flights at 40 airports, citing strain on unpaid air traffic controllers amid shutdown. Follow live.

The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill. Follow for live updates.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 airports, prompted by a historic government shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cuts were necessary to address air traffic control safety concerns as the US federal government shutdown entered its 37th day.

It is reported that air traffic controllers are unable to get flight plans automatically due to the technical issues since Thursday evening.

Over 150 flights were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after a technical fault affected the Air Traffic Control system. The Airports Authority of India said teams are working to restore the Automatic Message Switching System that supports ATC data.

Get the latest news an live updates as the government shutdown enters day 37, with FAA cuts to flights and energy bill assistance cuts looming

It is reported that air traffic controllers are unable to get flight plans automatically due to the technical issues since Thursday evening.