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

Here’s how United, Southwest, American, and Delta are handling schedule changes starting Friday, Nov. 7.Why airlines are cutting flightsThe Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation have directed airlines across 40 major U.

FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.

United said that anyone who is traveling during the flight reduction period will be eligible for a refund, even if their flights are not impacted.

The reductions to flight capacity are the government shutdown’s latest effect on the airline industry, which has dealt with staffing troubles and high wait times in recent weeks.

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

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.

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.