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There were 83 cancellations at Republic, which operates regional flights for United, Delta, and American. Delta's regional subsidiary, Endeavor Air, canceled eighty flights, as quoted in a report by CNNALSO READ: What does 67 mean,
Major airlines are complying with the FAA's call to reduce flight schedules starting Friday, with some carriers already beginning to cancel flights.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.
Earlier this year, Lyft dissolved its eight-year partnership with Delta Airlines and brought its loyalty program to ride-hailing competitor Uber.
Lyft partners with United Airlines to offer MileagePlus members new ways to earn and redeem miles on rides starting in 2026.
Delta has long benefited from a partnership with Grupo Aeromexico that has allowed both airlines to plan and price their flights jointly. However, the United States Department of Justice has put that partnership in jeopardy, deciding that the airlines should lose antitrust protection.