Airlines cancel hundreds of flights
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Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. Americans are bracing for chaos at major US airports today, with more flights set to be canceled in the coming hours due to the government shutdown.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.
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United Airlines issues message about which flights, routes could be cut as FAA reduces capacity
According to the FAA, thousands of flights at "high-traffic" airports across the country will be cut or canceled starting Friday. The decision, the FAA and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, was based on where air traffic controllers are feeling the most pressure.