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If you’re traveling soon, you’re probably following the daily news headlines with great trepidation. Federal Aviation Administration Announced this week It will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-traffic US airports starting Friday. The cuts are due to a record government shutdown that affected air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and have been Really short Even before the disruption began on October 1st.
There is no set end time for the flight reduction, which may extend beyond those 40 airports. The big holiday travel season looms in the background.
An FAA representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier in the week, airline employees were already bracing for flight disruptions. On Wednesday morning, CNET senior editor Corinne Reichert was in her seat on a Southwest Airlines plane preparing for an in-state flight in California. While on the runway, the pilot told passengers it was not clear whether the closure would affect that day’s flights and to “keep hoping.”
Read below to find out what to know about traveling amid the government shutdown. For other travel tips, check out our website Smart travel checklistguidelines on Travel essentials To pack and how Avoid TSA checkpoint headaches.
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Is my airport affected?
Almost certainly. The FAA has not released an official list, but several media sites, including NBC Newsreport that these are the 40 airports currently affected, listed alphabetically by three-letter airport code.
- Anchorage International (ANC)
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
- Dallas Love (DAL)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
- Denver International (DEN)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne District (DTW)
- Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
- honolulu review (hnn)
- Houston Hobbyists (HOU)
- Washington Dulles International (IAD)
- George Bush Houston InterContinental Hotel (IAH)
- Indianapolis International (IND)
- New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- New York LaGuardia (LGA)
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Memphis International (MEM)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Minneapolis/Saint Paul International (MSP)
- Auckland International (OAK)
- Ontario International (ONT)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Portland International (PDX)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- Louisville International Airport (SDF)
- Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Salt Lake City International (SLC)
- Teterboro (TEB)
- Tampa International (TPA)
When will the delay start and end?
Flight discounts start with flights on Friday. There’s no word on how long these measures will last, but one troubling sign is that there is no end in sight for Congress to act to end the government shutdown.
Transport Minister Sean Duffy He told CNBC That he could “shut down the entire airspace” if the legislative deadlock continues.
NBC News reported Flight discounts will start at 4% on Friday, 5% on Saturday and rise to 10% next week.
What should I do before I go to the airport?
Download any airline or airport apps on your phone – they can send you information about delays and cancellations.
Even if your flight appears to be unaffected, prepare for long security and ticket lines and potential changes to your flight. If possible, print or download your boarding pass in advance to save time.
Check to see if your airport has a website that monitors shorter security lines and wait times. If you have TSA PreCheck or another service that can speed up the security process, now is a good time to use it. When you book a flight, make sure you enter your TSA PreCheck number, otherwise you may not see this important logo appear on your boarding pass.
Bookmark it on Status of the National Airspace System Location and check to see if there are weather or other delays at the airport you are using.
What if my flight is cancelled?
Check with your airline to see if they can reschedule your flight or refund your payment. You may have to stand in a long queue at the service desk, but while you are in line, you can try to rebook online or call the airline’s support number. Some travelers use social media to message their airlines, and if these accounts are monitored, you’re more likely to get a response that way. We love this smart suggestion From a TV show — Find your airline’s international support number and call it, as it may be less busy. (At least until word of this trick leaks out.)
When you finally reach an airline employee for help with your rebooking, be patient. It’s not their fault, and they’ll be more likely to help you if you understand. You’ll have better luck if you’re flexible with times and dates, and may ask to rebook on a partner airline, if there’s room. You can also consider canceling your trip and choose to drive or use any other mode of transportation if that suits your circumstances, but of course, if your sister’s wedding is tomorrow, you may not have a choice.
What do the airlines say?
Thursday, Delta Airlines said It said in a statement that it would “minimize customer impact” and allow passengers “additional flexibility” when it comes to changing or canceling flights without penalty. Details about fee exemption here.
American Airlines b Similar statement Regarding waiver of sanctions
“To provide additional flexibility during the affected travel period, customers whose flights were canceled for any reason or who chose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund without any penalty,” American said.
A United Airlines statementdirected to employees, followed suit. “Any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund if they do not wish to travel – even if their trip is not affected,” the statement said. “This includes non-refundable tickets and customers with basic economy tickets.”
Southwest has Similar statement It states, “All Southwest customers who have their flights booked through Wednesday, November 12, may modify their travel plans at no cost, or receive a refund if they choose not to travel, regardless of whether their flight is affected.”
If you are flying on another airline, it is best to check their website for a similar notice.