Air travelers across the U.S. are facing chaos at airports after the Transportation Department reduced flight capacity at 40 airports nationwide this morning amid the government shutdown. U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Friday, and some are waiving cancellation fees to ease the impact on travelers. As the shutdown drags on, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson explains what travelers need to know to protect their travel plans.
Travelers wait in line at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois on November 7 2025. Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images U.S. airlines started cancelling hundreds of flights on Friday, hours after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the cuts amid the more-than-monthlong government shutdown. The cuts were ordered as air […]
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CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom join ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel, navigating FAA’s flight reductions, impact on holiday travel, and more. Source
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ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email As the government shutdown continues, the FAA has ordered a 10% reduction of flights across 40 major U.S. airports. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson joins ‘Squawk Box’ with more on what you need to know to protect your travel plans. Source
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