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What happens if you need to change or cancel your flight during the government shutdown? Here's how airlines are handling fees and refunds.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that air traffic controllers return to work as flight cancellations and delays continued to plague travelers during the prolonged government shutdown. The aviation system
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered all air traffic controllers to "get back to work" and threatened that those who did not would have their pay "substantially" docked. Thousands of flights have been canceled as a consequence of the federal government shutdown because there are not enough air traffic control staff working to keep the skies safe.
Southwest said it would cut more than 120 flights starting Friday, Nov. 7 due to an FAA order to reduce air traffic during the government shutdown.
The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill.
The Trump administration said Thursday it is abandoning a Biden-era plan that sought to require airlines to compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier. The proposed rule would have ...