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.

American Airlines canceled more than 200 of its 6,200 scheduled flights on Friday as air traffic reductions began.

The merged Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have a new policy for those transporting sports and surf equipment.

Alaska Airlines' global plans hinge on its Portland and San Diego hubs, as well as the sudden success of the new Atmos Rewards program.

Airlines offer refunds and fee waivers as FAA restrictions force 10-20% flight cuts. United, Delta, American, JetBlue, Southwest detail policies

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 10% decrease in flights from 30 of the country's largest airports and 10 mid-sized hubs as the government shutdown continued. Air traffic controllers and security screeners are required to work but are not getting paid.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and top adviser Corey Lewandowski ordered officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement to purchase 10 jets from Spirit Airlines, before learning that the airline not only didn’t own the planes,