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United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.

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Airlines have been ordered to cancel thousands of flights due to the government shutdown. Here's what they're telling passengers.
FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown
FAA Reducing Air Traffic by 10% Across 40 'High-Volume' Markets During Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government...

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How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know
As air travel faces new disruptions nationwide, what could that mean for Logan?
US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns
During the shutdown, the longest in US history, controllers have had to keep working without pay, prompting some to call out sick or take side jobs.

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FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues

Lyft, United Airlines launch loyalty program months after Delta partnership ends

Earlier this year, Lyft dissolved its eight-year partnership with Delta Airlines and brought its loyalty program to ride-hailing competitor Uber.
Arizona Daily Star

Flight delayed? United Airlines has an app for that, with new rebooking options, vouchers

CHICAGO — United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for meals and hotel rooms. United said Thursday that it began testing the service on its app late ...
Yahoo

United Airlines Unveils Mobile App to Aid Travelers During Flight Disruptions

United Airlines launched a new mobile app feature to assist customers in saving time and reducing stress during flight disruptions. The self-service tool provides personalized rebooking options and real-time updates on baggage tracking. Passengers also may ...
SFGate

Routes: United upgrades mobile app, allowing fast rebooking for canceled, delayed flights

In the latest air travel developments, United upgrades its mobile app with a feature that lets customers whose flights are canceled or delayed get rebooked quickly and obtain hotel and meal vouchers if they are eligible; Hawaiian Airlines eyes a West Coast ...
The Business Journals

United Airlines upgrades app to ease pain of rebooking canceled flights

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NBC Chicago

United Airlines rolls out new app features to assist travelers during delays, cancellations

Chicago-based United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for meals and hotel rooms. United said Thursday that it began testing the service on its app ...
Chicago Sun-Times

United Airlines tweaking its app to offer rebooking options and vouchers during delays

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Lyft Teams Up With United Airlines To Offer US Riders With Flyer Miles

The partnership follows Delta Air Lines' decision earlier this year to end its eight-year partnership with Lyft and instead offer its SkyMiles loyalty program to Uber.
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