Overview
- FlightAware reported roughly 2,700 cancellations and 8,300 delays Monday, and early Tuesday tallies topped 1,100 cancellations as the 6% cap took effect.
- The phased order covers 40 major airports, rising to 8% Thursday and 10% Friday, while international flights are generally excluded under existing agreements.
- American Airlines said it would cut roughly 400 flights early this week, implementing about a 6% schedule reduction Tuesday and offering waivers and refunds.
- The FAA widened limits to bar many private and business jets from a dozen airports already under commercial caps, citing safety and staffing pressures.
- The Senate advanced a bill to reopen the government, but the FAA says caps will remain until staffing stabilizes; President Trump urged controllers to return and proposed $10,000 bonuses for those who stayed, as the controllers’ union warns of fatigue, absences and accelerated retirements that could jeopardize Thanksgiving travel.