Overview
- More than 1,000 cancellations and over 4,000 delays were reported Friday, with industry trackers citing varying totals in the first day of cuts.
- The Department of Transportation and FAA set progressive limits starting at 4% and rising to 10% by November 14, and warned reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown continues.
- Airlines are concentrating cancellations on domestic routes while protecting international services and hub-feeding flights, as the FAA said international flights are excluded.
- Airports and carriers reported confusion after receiving the FAA’s emergency order and the full list of affected airports only hours before the rules took effect.
- Thousands of Italian civilians working at U.S. bases in Italy have missed paychecks, unions declared a state of agitation, and Italian officials opened talks with U.S. authorities; estimates of affected workers range from about 1,500 to more than 4,000.