Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA cuts take effect

Flight Disruptions - Government shutdown and air traffic control staffing shortages are causing significant flight cancellations and delays across the US [1][2] - FAA is reducing airspace due to the government shutdown, leading to further flight disruptions [2] - American Airlines is cancelling 220 flights per day through Monday [2] - United is cancelling more than 300 flights this weekend [3] - Transportation Secretary warns of potential increase to 10% flight cuts next week, possibly reaching 15-20% if the shutdown continues [3] Airline Responses - Airlines are cancelling routes with multiple daily flights, such as American Airlines reducing flights between Miami and Tampa from 10 to 8 [7] - Airlines claim to be providing multiple days' notice to passengers and waiving rebooking fees [7] - United Airlines compares the current 188 cancellations to a midsize winter storm [5] Impact on Passengers - Passengers are experiencing frustration and uncertainty due to unpredictable flight cancellations [4] - Available seats will be scarcer closer to the holidays, amplifying the impact of cancellations [5]