Direct answer: Several major U.S. airlines have canceled flights in response to FAA capacity reductions tied to the ongoing government shutdown. The most affected carriers as of early November 2025 include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines, with hundreds of flights canceled across the day and weekend depending on the carrier and the airport. The scale of cancellations has varied by day, but reports show tens to hundreds of flights canceled per carrier per day, and overall daily cancellations in the hundreds nationally. Travelers should check their airline’s official notices and FlightAware or Cirium for real-time cancellation counts and rebooking options. Context and what to watch for
- Federal actions: The FAA ordered reductions in flight operations at 40 busy airports to manage air-traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown. This led to scheduled flight reductions across carriers [web results indicate major airlines adjusted hundreds of flights to align with capacity limits].
- Carrier-specific guidance: Airlines have been providing rebooking options, refunds, and customer service updates as cancellations occur. The exact number of canceled flights per carrier has fluctuated by hour and day, with American, United, Delta, and Southwest consistently among the top carriers affected in these reports.
- Travelers’ tips: If affected, act quickly to rebook on the same airline, seek refunds if options are limited, and monitor official airline statements and trusted flight-tracking services for the latest status at your airports and routes.
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