A chaotic week of delays and disruptions at our nation’s airports are about to get even worse. Starting Friday, the FAA is cutting back on the number of planes allowed in the air, a move tied to staffing shortages exacerbated by the government shutdown.

Airlines canceled more than 1,500 U.S. flights on Monday, the fourth consecutive day cancellations have topped 1,000 as government flight cuts and air traffic staffing absences continue to wreak havoc...

"I assess the data," Duffy said. "We're going to make decisions based on what we see in the airspace."