Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.

The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown. Starting Friday,

American Airlines passengers can check their flight status online at aa.com or via the airline's mobile app. Flight status can be tracked by flight number or city pair. See real-time flight tracking on websites like FlightAware and Flightradar24.

The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the newest announcement from the Trump administration: a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.

It is better to be stuck at home or in a hotel than to be stranded in an airport terminal, so use the airline’s app or flight websites to make sure that your flight is still on before heading to the airport. This FAA site can be checked to see if there are widespread delays at your airport.

The announcement comes after the Fort Worth-based air carrier reported a $114 million loss in its Q3 earnings report. That's slightly less than the $149 million loss from the same period in 2024, however,