U.S. Airlines Cancel 1,000 Flights
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The airline announced cancellations for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to comply with the FAA-mandated flight reductions.
A longtime United Airlines flight crew member had to resign from her post after getting highly intoxicated on a recent international flight, according to multiple reports. The flight attendant, who has been identified as 56-year-old Margit Lake by The Sun,
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 37th day ( making it the longest in American history ), the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) has ordered the cancellation of 10 percent of flights at 40 major airports in the U.S.
FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.
The reductions to flight capacity are the government shutdown’s latest effect on the airline industry, which has dealt with staffing troubles and high wait times in recent weeks.
United Airlines has introduced a new MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card—powered by Visa — which offers MileagePlus members more ways to earn air miles when they both spend and save.
United Airlines is the largest carrier at Newark Liberty International Airport - how will it cope with the FAA's planned 10% flight reduction that begins this Friday?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby issued a detailed update to customers Wednesday evening, outlining how the carrier will handle the unprecedented government shutdown-mandated flight reductions while offering expanded refund options and rebooking flexibility to affected