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More than 1,000 flights are currently experiencing delays. flight cancellation Growing during a government shutdown.
As of 10:45 a.m. ET Thursday, 1,615 flights in and out of the United States were delayed and 49 were canceled, according to communications. FlightAware.com.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a flight reduction plan that limits air traffic capacity at 40 airports.
Trump’s official warning that Americans could face airport chaos if Democrats don’t end shutdowns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke to “Fox & Friends” Thursday about what travelers may see. additional delay.
“So, does that mean there won’t be delays? No…if we have a staffing trigger and we don’t have enough controllers in aerospace with a 10% reduction, there could potentially still be delays. There could be additional delays,” Duffy said.
The U.S. government shutdown has caused the FAA to reduce capacity at 40 airports, causing more than 1,000 flight delays. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)
Many airlines are updating their customer policies and alerting travelers that their itineraries may be updated.
Here are a few worth noting.
united airlines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby updated employees on the impact of FAA cuts in a press release.
United long-haul routes International flight And our hub-to-hub flights are unaffected,” Kirby wrote.
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The Chicago-based airline is offering refunds to customers who don’t want to fly while restrictions are in place “even if flights are not affected.”
Travelers will be notified if there are any changes to their connecting flights. united appwebsites and push notifications.
As travel disruption continues, airlines are offering refunds and policy changes. (Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images)
southwest airlines
According to the airline’s website, Southwest Airlines is “evaluating how the flight restrictions will impact our schedule and will contact customers directly as soon as possible.”
The Dallas-based airline is reminding travelers that reservations must be canceled at least 10 minutes before scheduled departure, per airline policy.
american airlines
American Airlines wrote in a press release that the airline is “excited.”[s] majority [its] Customer travel is not affected. ”
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However, American Airlines says it will contact customers if there are any schedule changes.
of Fort Worth, Texas-Home-based airlines are pressuring Congress, highlighting the strain on the airline industry.
“If we’re still in a state of closure going into Thanksgiving, we’re going to be in a tough situation,” said Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. (Evelyn Hochstein/Reuters)
“We continue to call on leaders in Washington to reach an immediate solution to end the government shutdown,” the statement added.
frontier airlines
Frontier Airlines will waive change or cancellation fees for flights from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, and travelers will be reimbursed through travel credits for their itineraries, the company said.
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle speaks travel advice With my Instagram followers.
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“If you are planning to fly on Friday or in the next 10 days and need to get there or don’t want to be stranded, we strongly recommend that you book a backup ticket with another airline,” Biffle wrote.
delta airlines
Delta also said it expects the “vast majority” of its flights to continue as scheduled.
The company said it will offer customers “additional flexibility” for change, cancellation and refund requests.
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Duffy said Americans should still make reservations. holiday travel He said he would like to get a deal if there is a deal, but added that it is “hard to predict” what will happen.
“If we get to Thanksgiving and we’re still in a closed-down position, it’s going to be a tough situation outside. It’s going to be really tough,” Duffy said. “And we’re going to ease up on safety, but will they get on the plane on time? Will the plane actually fly? We don’t know yet, but there will be more disruption.”
“Given the possibility of reduced scheduled flights, airlines will endeavor to rebook canceled flights onto the next available flight.”
“Given the potential for fewer scheduled flights, airlines will be looking to rebook canceled flights onto the next available flight,” James Squires, flight desk director at Travelmation Flights, said in an interview on Fox News Digital Thursday morning. [their] Check your flight status by entering the confirmation code on the airline’s website or mobile app. ”
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He added: “If travelers are flexible and wish to make changes on their own, airlines may offer the opportunity to accelerate flight schedules or reschedule the entire trip. Some airlines are also offering customers the opportunity to receive a refund for non-refundable tickets. Travelers should check with their airline before cancelling.”
Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf contributed reporting.
