US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Flight Delays and Cancelations to Linger for Days: Aviation Officials
The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, causing thousands of cancellations and delays during the ongoing government shutdown.
- The FAA announced a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major U.S. airports by Friday, causing thousands of cancellations and delays.
- A 43-day government shutdown has disrupted air travel nationwide, including at Los Angeles International Airport , and the House prepares to vote on a Senate bill that President Trump could sign soon.
- Airlines must refund passengers who forgo rebooking, while travel insurance costing $30 to $50 covers hotels, food, and luggage, and Tulsa International risks stranding travelers, Lia Vincent said.
- Travelers face disruptions that may persist for days and threaten the holiday travel season, so they should contact airlines immediately and use airline apps for refund and rebooking updates.
- Even if the government reopens, restoring full capacity and employee back pay will take time, while safety concerns persist after the near-collision at LAX on Halloween.
Insights by Ground AI
15 Articles
15 Articles
By the numbers: How the government shutdown is impacting U.S. air travel
America’s aviation system is straining under the weight of the longest government shutdown on record: thousands of flight cancellations, long delays at major airports, and frustrated travelers nationwide. In an unprecedented move, the Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered airlines to scale back domestic flight schedules, saying the cuts are meant to ease pressure on an overstretched system and help manage air traffic control staffing…
Glens Falls Post-Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
FAA scales back flights at 40 airports. See the impact in photos
Flights at 40 major U.S. airports, including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, were cut Friday as airlines complied with the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 17%
C 67%
R 16%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
