"Hundreds of flight cancellations spread across the U.S. on Friday as airlines began complying with the Federal Aviation Administration 's unprecedented order to scale down routes nationwide because of the government shutdown. While the FAA order left some passengers scrambling to figure out backup plans, most travelers were relieved to find their planes were still on schedule as the airlines slowly phases-in reductions at the nation's busiest airports."
"The 40 airports selected for the slowdown by the FAA span more than two dozen states and include hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the order. More than 800 flights were called off nationwide - four times the number canceled Thursday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. Airports in Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas and Phoenix led the way with the most disruptions, FlightAware said."
The FAA mandated a nationwide reduction of routes during the government shutdown, prompting airlines to phase down operations at 40 major airports across more than two dozen states, including Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Charlotte. Airlines began adjusting schedules and canceling flights in anticipation of the order. More than 800 flights were canceled nationwide, quadrupling cancellations from the prior day, with Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas and Phoenix reporting the most disruptions. Many travelers still found flights on schedule, while others faced rebookings, wrong airports and difficulties obtaining rental cars, sometimes forcing improvised travel plans.
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