Here's How Flight Cancellations Are Expected to Expand over the Next Week

Here's how flight cancellations are expected to expand over the next week

Flight anxiety is reaching new levels as an emergency order by the FAA mandated reductions due to the government shutdown.Flights at 40 major airports are on the chopping block, starting Friday."It is not a science it is an art that we're trying to deploy to try and keep people safe in the airspace," said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.Delta, United, and American Airlines have waived fees for travelers who want to cancel or change their upc…

The FAA has ordered flights be scaled back. Here's how airlines are responding

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Sununu, president of the Airlines for America trade organization, about how airlines are responding to the FAA's flight reduction order.

How each airline is handling the flight cuts, starting Friday

Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday, affecting nearly every major U.S. airline and travelers across the country.On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced they would require a 10% cutback in air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports.From New York City to Boston, Atlanta, South Florida, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and more, think of a major airline hub…

FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.

FAA flight cuts: Here's what each airline is offering passengers, travelers

Several airlines at Orlando International Airport (MCO) said they are offering flight changes, re-bookings, cancellations or refunds without penalty to customers affected by the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 airports. The FAA decision starts Friday, Nov. 7.