Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reduced flight traffic at 40 major U.S. airports due to a government shutdown, leading to widespread flight cancellations. Major airlines like United, Delta, and American are canceling hundreds of flights, affecting travel plans nationwide.
Key Facts
- The FAA reduced flight volume at 40 major U.S. airports because of a government shutdown.
- By early Friday morning, more than 815 flights were canceled, up from 201 the previous day.
- Major airports affected include those in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
- Airlines have stated that international routes remain mostly unaffected, but regional flights are being cut more often.
- United, Delta, and American Airlines plan to cancel 170–220 flights each day through the weekend.
- Frontier Airlines' CEO advised travelers to book backup flights for critical events like weddings or funerals.
- The FAA warned that up to 10% of daily flights could be canceled if the shutdown continues.
- Thanksgiving travel plans are in jeopardy if the shutdown does not resolve soon.
