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The federal government shutdown isn’t affecting Allegiant Air yet, but a prolonged stalemate could become a problem within three weeks, the airline’s executives said Tuesday. In the third-quarter earnings call of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
Airlines are cutting flights starting Nov. 7. See what each airline has announced for its Indianapolis flights.
Major airlines say that most passengers whose flights are canceled, and many who choose not to fly, will be eligible for refunds and no-fee rebookings.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday morning.
The FAA has ordered flights to be cancelled to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers as the shutdown continues. What about Florida?
Although not in bankruptcy, Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo has spent the last year making significant cuts to its network by shutting down bases at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Charles M. Schulz Airport (STS) in California and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.