The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented new restrictions on private flight operations at 12 major airports, amid concerns over staffing shortages and air safety during the

The Federal Aviation Administration imposed restrictions on private flights at 12 major U.S. airports, a business aviation trade group said Monday.

An estimated 13,000 air traffic controllers were forced to work for almost a month and a half without pay, which overworked the understaffed industry.

The FAA mandated flight reductions at 40 of the country's busiest airports. A map shows how Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver were the most affected.

Air travelers could face more frustration as U.S. airports need to meet a higher FAA target for reducing flights.

For companies looking to expand, reliable air service is both an advantage and a necessity. Nonstop flights make it easier to attract top talent, connect with clients and partners and position San Antonio as a serious place to do business at the national and global level.

It comes as lawmakers in the House of Representatives prepare to vote on a deal to end the government shutdown.

The Federal Aviation Administration says the mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3% beginning Saturday morning.