Airlines Are Canceling Flights Amid Shutdown

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Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown. Here’s what to know
Disgruntled travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.

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US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
US Flight Cancellations Accelerate as Airlines Comply With Government Shutdown Order
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.

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Recap: Flights canceled at Florida airports Friday in government shutdown
Flight cancellations begin at DFW, Love Field airports amid government shutdown
FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues
Travelers described the chaos inside crowded U.S. airports after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut flights amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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November 6, 2025 – Government shutdown and Trump administration news
More than 1,000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout

More than 1,000 flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect

Follow live updates as flight reductions begin today at 40 high-traffic airports in what officials have described as a "proactive" effort to alleviate pressure points.

1,000 flights cut on first day of federally mandated reductions

A 4% reduction in flights took effect Friday after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered the drop to ease stress on air traffic controllers.

What Indianapolis flights are canceled? What we know and how to check

Airlines are cutting flights starting Nov. 7. See what each airline has announced for its Indianapolis flights.

The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shortages

"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Delta won't reimburse customers for hotels, rental cars as flights are canceled

Delta Air Lines sent some customers with upcoming travel plans emails Friday Nov. 7, as FAA-mandated cancellations continued into the weekend.

How SFO's largest airlines are handling the FAA's reduction in flights

Alaska Airlines is SFO’s second-largest airline, with a 10.4% market share at the airport. The Alaska Air Group also owns Horizon Air, which code-shares with the airline. Alaska told SFGATE it has decided to cut flights from its most popular routes, but declined to comment on how the flight disruptions would directly impact passengers at SFO.
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