US government shutdown paralyzes air travel
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Disgruntled travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.
Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
Major airlines braced for a third day of government-mandated flight cuts Sunday after rising air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday.
The merged Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have a new policy for those transporting sports and surf equipment.
With the government shutdown continuing, pain is being felt at the airports. U.S. airlines cancelled more than 2,500 weekend flights by the evening of November 9, sparking a panic among some travelers.
American Airlines canceled over 200 flights on Friday, as the FAA ordered airlines to reduce capacity amid the government shutdown.
Delta Airlines said in an update that it expects the “vast majority” of its flights not to be affected by the government’s decision and go ahead as scheduled. While complying with the government directive by reducing its domestic flights, its international flights won’t be affected.
Now, United is embracing a new trend to offer to customers: a rewards debit card, following the lead of Southwest Airlines, which announced a similar move last month.
US airlines canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights by Saturday evening as the Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown showed no signs
Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
While major airports largely operated as usual on Friday as airlines cut hundreds of flights, many travelers sought out trains, buses and other alternatives.
Alaska Airlines' global plans hinge on its Portland and San Diego hubs, as well as the sudden success of the new Atmos Rewards program.