The confusion stemmed from a headline about Kenai Aviation, a small airline serving a handful of Alaskan communities, suspending operations.

The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Airline planning and scheduling teams went into overdrive to identify which flights to cut while minimizing consequences for customers, pilots, flight attendants and the bottom line.

FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.

The FAA announced plans to have airlines cut 10% of flights from the nation's 40 biggest airports. The move is aimed at reducing stress on air traffic controllers who have not been paid during the government shutdown. "We are headed to Syracuse to visit family. We are a little concerned about cancellations and delays," said passenger Diana Nino.

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce Thursday which airports will be affected by nationwide flight reductions, prompted by the ongoing government shutdown.

Starlink is spreading its wings. British Airways and four other airlines in the International Airlines Group fleet will be adding the satellite internet service to hundreds of their aircraft starting in early 2026.

The internet provider has bought more 'direct to cell' spectrum licenses from EchoStar and struck a deal with the owner of British Airways.