Canadian Airlines Update Travellers on Possible U.S. Flight Cancellations
Canadians planning trips to the U.S. in the coming days may face disruptions due to potential flight cancellations linked to a U.S. government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will reduce flights at 40 airports across the country if the shutdown continues.
Airports Expected to Be Affected
An FAA source told CNN that the “Core 30” busiest airports will be impacted. These include New York City’s three major hubs, along with key airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Indianapolis
- Portland, Oregon
- Ontario, California
These airports could also see cancellations according to CNN.
Flight Volume Reductions and Staffing Issues
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy stated that flight volumes will be cut by 10%, though it was unclear if this reduction applies to all U.S. flights or only those at the affected airports. The shutdown has left 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers and 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay.
Canadian Airlines' Response
Daily Hive contacted Canada's main airlines for updates on U.S. flight impacts. WestJet, Air Transat, and Flair Airlines confirmed their flights have not yet been affected but are closely monitoring the situation. An Air Canada spokesperson said they are awaiting further information on the planned flight reductions.
“Core 30” high-traffic airports will be among those impacted. — FAA source to CNN
"Flight volumes will be reduced by 10 per cent." — Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy
Summary: The U.S. government shutdown threatens to reduce flights at major airports, potentially disrupting Canadian travelers, while airlines remain vigilant awaiting further details.
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