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FAA to Cut Capacity by 10% at 40 Airports Starting Friday

The agency says the step will ease strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during the prolonged shutdown.

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on November 4, 2025. The government shutdown is expected to affect flights as well as lines at major airports.
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Overview

  • United Airlines will trim about 4% of flights through the weekend and is offering refunds, including for some travelers whose flights are not changed.
  • American Airlines and Delta Air Lines say long-haul international routes will mostly operate as scheduled while customers can change or refund affected trips without penalties.
  • FlightAware reported more than 3,300 delays and at least 68 cancellations across the U.S. on Thursday as carriers adjusted operations.
  • Analytics firm Cirium estimates a 10% capacity cut could remove roughly 1,800 flights and more than 268,000 seats.
  • A preliminary list of 40 affected airports circulated by outlets includes major hubs from New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles to Chicago and Washington, with broader knock-on disruptions possible.