Thanksgiving Travel: Allegiant Air Sounds Alarm as FAA Cuts Flights 10% Amid Ongoing Shutdown (Nov. 7, 2025)
The FAA began cutting air traffic by up to 10% at 40 major U.S. airports Friday, including Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International, due to the ongoing federal shutdown. As of Thursday night, 38 Friday flights at Harry Reid were already canceled, mostly on Southwest. Airlines warned of further delays and urged travelers to check schedules. Allegiant Air said Thanksgiving disruptions could become a major issue if the shutdown continues.