American Airlines said Monday, Nov. 10, it was cutting roughly 400 flights scheduled for early this week due to ongoing air traffic restrictions issued during the federal government shutdown.

While the shutdown appears poised to end soon, the government has not yet reopened and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) order to reduce air traffic remains in place. Air traffic controllers have worked without pay during the shutdown, with some not showing up for work as it has dragged on.

American said in a Nov. 9 statement that it reduced its flight schedules by 6% at 40 airports for Tuesday, Nov. 11, amounting to about 200 flights canceled. It previously announced plans to cut about 220 flights each day from Friday, Nov. 7, through Monday, Nov. 10.

USA TODAY reached out for more specific information on where flights were canceled and how many will be canceled in subsequent days. The airline said in a previous statement that it expects “the vast majority” of its customers to be unaffected.

“Due to the prolonged government shutdown and nationwide air traffic control staffing shortages, we, like most airlines, are experiencing additional and widespread delays and cancellations across the country today despite the advanced cancellations that the FAA required us to make,” the airline said. “We, again, urge leaders in Washington, D.C., to reach an immediate resolution to end the shutdown.”

The cuts come after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Nov. 5 that 40 major airports will see a 10% cut in flights. Duffy had previously warned of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers across the United States amid the record-breaking government shutdown. In a Truth Social post on Monday, Nov. 10, President Donald Trump demanded air traffic controllers return to work immediately, threatening to dock the pay of those who didn’t.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told CEOs of major airlines that the flight cuts would begin at a 4% reduction on Nov. 7, rise to 5% on Nov. 8 and 6% on Nov. 9 before hitting 10% this week.

Where might American flights be canceled?

Southwest did not specify which flights from which 40 airports would be impacted.

However, an emergency order provided to USA TODAY by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Nov. 6 lists 40 airports as sites facing flight reductions.

The airports facing flight cuts as a result of the federal order include:

  • Anchorage International (ANC)
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
  • Boston Logan International (BOS)
  • Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
  • Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
  • Dallas Love (DAL)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
  • Denver International (DEN)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
  • Newark Liberty International (EWR)
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
  • Honolulu International (HNL)
  • Houston Hobby (HOU)
  • Washington Dulles International (IAD)
  • George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH)
  • Indianapolis International (IND)
  • New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
  • Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS)
  • Los Angeles International (LAX)
  • New York LaGuardia (LGA)
  • Orlando International (MCO)
  • Chicago Midway (MDW)
  • Memphis International (MEM)
  • Miami International (MIA)
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul International (MSP)
  • Oakland International (OAK)
  • Ontario International (ONT)
  • Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
  • Portland International (PDX)
  • Philadelphia International (PHL)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
  • San Diego International (SAN)
  • Louisville International (SDF)
  • Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA)
  • San Francisco International (SFO)
  • Salt Lake City International (SLC)
  • Teterboro (TEB)
  • Tampa International (TPA)

What happens if my Southwest flight is canceled?

American Airlines said it has contacted impacted customers and issued travel waivers. Travelers may choose to adjust their travel plans at no cost or receive a refund if they decide not to travel, even if their flight is not affected, American said in a statement. International flights are not impacted.

“We’re deeply grateful to federal aviation workers who continue working without pay to keep our skies safe,” said the statement. “This is unacceptable. We, once again, urge leaders in Washington, D.C., to reach an immediate resolution to end the shutdown.”

Contributing: James Powel, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: American Airlines cancels more than 400 flights early this week amid FAA order

Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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