American Airlines is among the carriers scaling back flights in response to FAA-reduced air traffic capacity during the ongoing government shutdown. Current reporting indicates American planned to cancel roughly 220 flights per day across a short window (around Friday through Monday) as part of the FAA- mandated reductions, amounting to about 4% of operations at the affected airports. This action affected thousands of passengers, prompting the airline to rebook or otherwise assist customers whose plans were disrupted. Travelers should check their Aa.com trip status or the airline’s alerts for real-time updates and consider the airline’s waiver options if seeking to reschedule without penalty.
