United Airlines Pledges Timely Updates As FAA Cuts Air Traffic Amid Partial Shutdown

CHICAGO – Chicago-based United Airlines is promising to let passengers know “as soon as possible” if their flights are affected by the U.S. government’s partial shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it would be reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 of the largest U.S. airports. Tens of thousands of flights have already been delayed or cancelled as currently unpaid transportation workers miss shifts.