Overview
- Airlines received a preliminary list of affected markets reported by multiple outlets, including hubs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Denver, Miami, Dallas, Houston and Orlando, with several airport officials confirming inclusion.
- The rollout is expected to begin near 4% and ramp to 10% over several days, with reductions focused on flights between roughly 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Boston Logan reported Friday cancellations ahead of the formal start, and airports urged travelers to verify flight status directly with their carriers.
- United said it will cut about 4% of flights through the weekend and, along with American and Delta, is offering fee-free changes and refunds while protecting long‑haul and hub‑to‑hub flying by concentrating cuts on regional and other domestic routes.
- Industry estimates suggest 1,800 to about 3,300 daily cancellations affecting up to roughly 268,000 passengers, with unions and officials warning disruptions could stretch into Thanksgiving and take weeks to unwind even after funding is restored.