American Airlines has canceled or severely reduced flights today as part of FAA-directed capacity cutbacks tied to the ongoing government shutdown. The initial reductions were set at about 4% of operations at 40 high-traffic airports, amounting to roughly 220 flights affected today, with further reductions planned to gradually rise toward 10% in the coming days. Cancellations are heaviest at the largest hubs, and the airline has issued travel waivers to help customers modify or cancel without penalties where possible. Travelers should expect ongoing changes through the weekend as the FAA-imposed schedule limits are adjusted and airline crews are repositioned. If you have a specific itinerary, I can help check the latest status and explore rebooking options.
