Flight Cancellations

US airlines are quantifying the financial damage from the 43-day federal shutdown, with major carriers slashing Q4 earnings forecasts due to flight disruptions and booking declines. Southwest cut guidance to $500 million from $600-800 million, while Delta reported a $200 million hit driven by refunds and reduced bookings.

Chaos erupted at Puerto Vallarta International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport following the death of a prominent cartel leader, prompting flight cancellations and warnings from airlines. Despite claims that the airports were unaffected, panicked scenes on social media suggest a broader security crisis in the area.