What Indianapolis flights are canceled? What we know and how to check

(This story has been updated with new information.)

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights across the country — including at Indianapolis International Airport — starting Nov. 7, following a federal directive to trim traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports.

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About 4% of flights in the 40 markets will be canceled Nov. 7, increasing to 6% by Nov. 11, 8% by Nov. 13 and 10% by Nov. 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.

The federal agency said in a Nov. 6 advisory that the reductions will help ensure aviation safety as the government shutdown has increased strain on the air traffic control system.

Airlines and flight tracking services show at least 10 canceled flights in and out of Indianapolis on Nov. 7.

Major airlines such as American, Southwest and Delta said the majority of passengers traveling this weekend should not see flight disruptions.

Here's what we know about flights in and out of Indianapolis. This list is not exhaustive, and airport officials urge travelers to check directly with airlines to see whether their flights are on time or canceled.

American Airlines

American is waiving change fees for those scheduled to fly from Nov. 7 to 14. Check your flight status on the American app or at aa.com.

Delta Airlines

A Friday round-trip from Indianapolis to Boston was canceled, according to FlightAware.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest has not released a list of airports affected by flight reductions. At least five Southwest flights in or out of Indianapolis were canceled for Friday on FlightAware. In most cases, Southwest will rebook passengers automatically, or travelers can proactively book a different flight.

Southwest canceled two flights from Indianapolis to Orlando and two flights from Tampa and Orlando, respectively, to Indianapolis on Nov. 7. In addition, the airline canceled an Indianapolis-to-Denver flight on Nov. 7.

United Airlines

In a post to X, United Airlines said flight schedules beginning Nov. 7 had been adjusted. Check your flight status on the United app or at united.com.

United said the airline is waiving fees for any passenger wishing to rebook or who doesn't want to travel during the reduction period. International and hub-to-hub flights are not impacted, United said.

At least six United flights to or from Indianapolis have been canceled for the coming weekend. A United round-trip flight to Newark was canceled on Nov. 7, and a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C., was canceled on Nov. 8. Two flights from Chicago to Indianapolis on Nov. 7 and 8 are canceled.

Frontier Airlines

Frontier has not released a list of impacted markets but did implement a travel flexibility policy in reaction to the federal directive. Check your flight status on the Frontier app or at flyfrontier.com.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines has not commented on what routes will be impacted. Check flight status on the Spirit app or at spirit.com.

Allegiant Air

A list of Allegiant impacted flights was not immediately available. Passengers traveling on Allegiant can check flight status on the app or at allegiantair.com.

Alaska Airlines

Check flight status at Indianapolis International Airport

USA Today contributed to this report.

Alysa Guffey writes business, health and development stories for IndyStar. Have a story tip? Contact her at [email protected] or on X: @AlysaGuffeyNews.