The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation have directed every airline, across 40 U.S. airports, to meaningfully reduce their schedules during the government shutdown. The goal is to relieve pressure on the national aviation system to keep us all operating safely. That is the highest priority for the FAA—and for United.
Here’s what our customers should know:
• These reductions will start Friday, November 7. We will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule so we can provide several days’ advance notice.
• If your flight is impacted, we will notify you in advance via the United app, our website or a text.
• United’s long-haul international and hub-to-hub flights will not be impacted. Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.
• Any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund – even if your flight is not impacted. That includes all non-refundable and Basic Economy tickets.
Check the United app or visit
united.com for the latest information on your flight.