The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.

Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.

N.Y., has proposed a new deal that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown on record. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill on what the proposal includes and what the next step could be for lawmakers.

Here's what we know as of midafternoon Friday, Nov. 7: How flight cancellations will ramp upStart the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Trump administration (through the U.

Domestic air travel will be cut by up to 10% at 40 major airports, resulting in thousands of cancelled flights in the coming days.

The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that could potentially end the government shutdown when it reconvenes on Friday, Nov. 7.

He also said that even if the government shutdown ends, flights won't return to normal instantly, as it will take time to restore staffing levels and schedules. Load any apps related to your airline or airport onto your phone -- they can send you information about delays and cancellations.

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

Most travel insurance policies won't cover delays or cancellations caused by the shutdown. But there is a loophole.

This year, experts said the early demand is trending higher than ever, but LEAP is a federal program, and the funding is not coming to Colorado during the government shutdown.