Due to the prolonged government shutdown and nationwide air traffic control staffing shortages, we, like most airlines, are experiencing additional and widespread delays and cancellations across the country today despite the advanced cancellations that the FAA required us to make.
We, again, urge leaders in Washington, D.C., to reach an immediate resolution to end the shutdown.
We will notify any customer whose flights are impacted by the shortages. With these disruptions, we are providing additional flexibility for customers’ travel plans which are detailed on aa.com. We recommend that customers use the American Airlines mobile app or visit aa.com to stay informed and receive the latest updates on their flight status.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and nationwide air traffic control staffing shortages, the FAA directed airlines to reduce schedules to maintain safe airspace operations. Per FAA requirement, we have reduced flight schedules by four percent at 40 airports Friday through Monday, amounting to about 220 flights canceled each day. Even with these cancellations, we plan to operate around 6,000 daily flights. We are continuing to communicate with impacted customers. We encourage everyone to check their flight status on aa.com or the mobile app.
Disrupting customers’ plans is the last thing we want to do, and we have issued a travel waiver. To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are canceled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund without any penalty.
We’re deeply grateful to federal aviation workers who continue working without pay to keep our skies safe. This is unacceptable. We, once again, urge leaders in Washington to reach an immediate resolution to end the shutdown.
If your flight is impacted, we will let you know. We’re committed to keeping our customers informed and have issued a travel waiver so you can change your trip online or in the American app.
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