Flight, Airlines and the shutdown

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United Airlines Shares Refund Plan Amid Government Shutdown
United Airlines has publicly committed to refunding those who have been affected, or those who no longer wish to travel, due to concerns over airport delays and potential cancellations.

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Airlines have been ordered to cancel thousands of flights due to the government shutdown. Here's what they're telling passengers.
Flight cuts underway after FAA orders reduction due to government shutdown
US shutdown effects: Flight cuts soar before Thanksgiving; NY, Chicago, LA brace for biggest hit
Travellers across the United States are bracing for major disruptions as airlines prepare to cut thousands of flights in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Shutdown forces 10% flight cuts at 40 airports, including New York, Washington and LA - Full List
US FAA to detail flight cut plan at major airports later on Friday
FAA to cut 10% flights across 40 airports in US if govt shutdown doesn’t end, transportation secretary warns
Due to widespread air traffic control shortages, tens of thousands of flights have been delayed across the United States since the federal shutdown began and airlines have stated that about 3.2 millio...

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New York, Los Angeles, Chicago among 40 airports to see flights cut over US government shutdown
US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

What airlines are telling passengers about shutdown cancellations, flight changes

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

Government shutdown day 35: Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on the growing flight delays

Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the impact of government shutdown on air travel and flight delays.

United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay

It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.

4 largest US airlines endorse Republican-backed ‘clean’ bill to end government shutdown

United, Delta, American and Southwest airlines each called on Congress to approve a Republican-backed “clean” funding bill to reopen the government.
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