I don’t currently have live access to flight-tracking systems in this chat, so I can’t pull real-time cancellations directly. However, I can summarize what’s widely reported today and how you can check for up-to-the-minute details. What’s happening (context)
- A government shutdown-related directive led the FAA to order airlines to reduce traffic at 40 major U.S. airports, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays starting today. This affects a broad set of domestic and international flights operating through those hubs. Many outlets are reporting hundreds to thousands of cancellations across the day, with ongoing disruptions expected in the near term as the reductions continue.
How to check current cancellations for your plans
- Fly-names and routes: Check your airline’s official site or mobile app for the exact status of your flight (cancellation, delay, or gate changes). Airlines often publish real-time updates and rebooking options here first.
- Live flight trackers: Use a reputable flight-tracking service to search by your flight number or route; these sites aggregate status from airlines and airports and show current cancelations and delays.
- Airport dashboards: Some airports publish live disruption feeds and itineraries for affected flights, which can help you gauge local impacts on connections or onward travel.
- News roundups: Major outlets are maintaining ongoing updates about total cancellations by region and overall impact, which can help set expectations for the rest of the day.
Practical next steps
- If you have pressing travel today, contact your airline immediately for rebooking options, as many carriers are prioritizing customers with cancellations. Make sure to check for alternate routings or nearby airports that might offer better options.
- Prepare for possible overnight stays or flexible plans if you’re traveling through one of the affected hubs, especially around peak travel days. The disruption is expected to extend beyond a single day in many cases.
- If you’re monitoring for a specific route, I can help you interpret the latest official status messages or search for recent coverage to determine how widespread the impact is on that corridor.
Direct answer
- Flights are currently being canceled across the United States today due to an FAA-directed traffic reduction tied to a government shutdown. The scale is substantial—detected counts run into the hundreds or thousands nationwide across the 40 affected airports—so check your specific flight number and route with the airline or a live flight-tracking service for the exact status and rebooking options.
