SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 11/10, 8:15 a.m.: More flights from United Airlines are expected to be canceled this week due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Several flights across the United States are expected to be adjusted in response to airspace restrictions directed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including four in San Antonio, according to a statement from United Airlines.
This will make nine total flights canceled in San Antonio since the flight restrictions began.
“We thank the Senators who voted tonight to advance legislation to reopen the Federal government and provide funding for our essential air traffic controllers and TSA officers, who have worked tirelessly without pay for over a month,” United said in its statement. “Our customers and employees have experienced firsthand the negative impact of the shutdown and staffing shortages causing flight delays, disruptions and cancellations. It is critical that the Senate quickly send this legislation to the House and the House pass it as soon as possible, so that the government can reopen and reliable air travel can resume as we near the busy holiday travel season.”
A United Airlines website is tracking cancellations through Wednesday, Nov. 13. You can find that here.
As of Monday, Nov. 10, at 8:15 a.m., United has four San Antonio flights listed as canceled:
- Houston, TX (IAH) to San Antonio, TX (SAT), UA2003 - supposed to depart on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:40 a.m.
- San Antonio, TX (SAT) to Houston, TX (IAH), UA2385 - supposed to depart on Monday, Nov. 10, at 9:45 a.m.
- Houston, TX (IAH) to San Antonio, TX (SAT), UA6243 - supposed to depart on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:40 a.m.
- San Antonio, TX (SAT) to Houston, TX (IAH), UA6249 - supposed to depart on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9:45 a.m.
“In Texas, our focus remains on supporting our customers and employees, and we’ll continue to make any necessary adjustments as the situation evolves,” United Airlines said. “Any customer who chooses not to travel at this time can request a refund, even if their flight isn’t directly impacted.”
The airline also noted that those with impacted flights can use United’s app to get real-time notifications of possible delays and booking options.
An additional Southwest flight has been listed as canceled on the SAT website.
- Chicago, IL (MDW) to San Antonio, TX (SAT) 424 - supposed to depart on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:55 a.m.
Four flights were canceled over the weekend. Two were from United and two were from separate airlines.
International and hub-to-hub flights are not expected to be impacted by the FAA’s schedule reduction, allowing consumers to have as many options as possible when booking trips.
On Thursday, the FAA released a list of the 40 airports facing cuts to their flights.
1. Anchorage International in Alaska
2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia
3. Boston Logan International in Massachusetts
4. Baltimore/Washington International in Maryland
5. Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina
6. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Kentucky
7. Dallas Love Field in Texas
8. Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia
9. Denver International in Colorado
10. Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas
11. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan
12. Newark Liberty International in New Jersey
13. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida
14. Honolulu International in Hawaii
15. Houston Hobby in Texas
16. Washington Dulles International in Virginia
17. George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas
18. Indianapolis International in Indiana
19. John F. Kennedy International in New York
20. Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
21. Los Angeles International in California
22. LaGuardia Airport in New York
23. Orlando International in Florida
24. Chicago Midway International in Illinois
25. Memphis International in Tennessee
26. Miami International in Florida
27. Minneapolis/St Paul International in Minnesota
28. Oakland International in California
29. Ontario International in California
30. Chicago O`Hare International in Illinois
31. Portland International in Oregon
32. Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania
33. Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
34. San Diego International in California
35. Louisville International in Kentucky
36. Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
37. San Francisco International in California
38. Salt Lake City International in Utah
39. Teterboro in New Jersey
40. Tampa International in Florida
While the San Antonio International Airport was not included on the list of airports expected to reduce air traffic, the airport said in a Thursday statement that travelers could face reductions elsewhere.
“While we are grateful that San Antonio International Airport is not among the airports identified by the Federal Aviation Administration,” the airport said in a statement, “it is possible that travelers may be impacted by reductions in service at other airports.”
This is an ever-evolving situation, and KSAT will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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