Update on the Government Shutdown from Scott Kirby CEO of United Airlines
Source: United Airlines Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA's goal is to relieve pressure on the aviation system so that we can all continue to operate safely. That is the FAA's highest priority, and ours as well. No matter what environment we're operating in, we will not compromise on safety. These reductions will start on Friday, November 7, and we will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule as the government shutdown continues so we can give our customers several days' advance notice and to minimize disruption for them and for all of you. United's long-haul international flying and our hub-to-hub flying will [...]