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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
Delta Airlines said in an update that it expects the “vast majority” of its flights not to be affected by the government’s decision and go ahead as scheduled. While complying with the government directive by reducing its domestic flights, its international flights won’t be affected.
Alaska Airlines is SFO’s second-largest airline, with a 10.4% market share at the airport. The Alaska Air Group also owns Horizon Air, which code-shares with the airline. Alaska told SFGATE it has decided to cut flights from its most popular routes, but declined to comment on how the flight disruptions would directly impact passengers at SFO.