Major airlines say that most passengers whose flights are canceled, and many who choose not to fly, will be eligible for refunds and no-fee rebookings.

It is day 38 of the government shutdown, and disruptions are spreading across U.S. aviation, affecting more travelers every day. Spokesperson from the Allied Pilots Association Captain Dennis Tajer joins Alex Witt to discuss the impact on the American people saying,

LAX, ONT, San Diego International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport — are on the list, according to the media

The ruling followed a complaint by a church group that sued the Trump administration over paying the benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The government said earlier this week that it planned to pay out partial SNAP benefits, with delays of weeks to months.

The FAA has ordered airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, citing fatigue among air traffic controllers, leaving travelers across the country scrambling.