CNN reporters went to several major US airports to report on flight delays and cancellations caused by a combination of air traffic controller staffing issues and an FAA-mandated 4% cut to flights because of the government shutdown. Read more here: https://cnn.it/4nQweM5 | CNN

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, discussing the FAA's flight cuts due to the government shutdown, said Friday "we don't need to be in this position." Isom said American is doing all it can to limit the impact of its flight cancellations, noting that the carrier has only cancelled 220 flights compared to its 6,200 on the schedule and that it is working with customers to rebook their travel plans. Watch more: cnb.cx/3Jla5re | CNBC

POV: Your flight just got delayed at DFW Airport. Everything was going smooth Friday morning — until it wasn’t. Our flight from DFW to Houston was delayed on the tarmac due to air traffic management in Houston. The FAA delays and cancellations were starting to ramp up as the traffic reduction order got underway Friday. #aviation #dfwairport #airports | WFAA