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United Airlines has cancelled hundreds of flights originally scheduled for tomorrow, citing FAA-mandated airspace restrictions caused by the ongoing US government shutdown. The airline notified passengers through alerts stating, “Your flight is cancelled due to FAA-mandated airspace restrictions during the government shutdown. Your safety is our priority, and we know the change of plan is inconvenient. We’re working hard to get you to your destination as soon as possible.” The move follows widespread disruptions in air travel as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scales back operations amid funding suspensions. With several essential aviation functions affected, airlines are struggling to maintain normal schedules. Meanwhile, the White House Office of Digital Strategy has blamed the situation on political gridlock. “.@united is now cancelling hundreds of flights originally scheduled for tomorrow due to the Democrat Shutdown. This could’ve all been avoided if Democrats simply did their jobs. Instead, they chose chaos,” it said in a post on X. .@united is now cancelling hundreds of flights originally scheduled for tomorrow due to the Democrat Shutdown. This could’ve all been avoided if Democrats simply did their jobs. Instead, they chose chaos. pic.twitter.com/TpJqlXhxJn — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 6, 2025 The shutdown has raised concerns over safety, staffing, and flight management systems, leading to delays and cancellations across major US airports.
