Flight cancellations hit Bakersfield as FAA reduces flights at 40 major US airports

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Hundreds of flights have been canceled across the country, including Bakersfield, after the FAA announced it would be reducing flights at 40 major U.S. airports.

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As of Friday afternoon, Meadows Field saw two flights affected, one arriving and one departing.

An American Airlines flight from Bakersfield to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, which was scheduled at 4 p.m., was cancelled.

The other flight was an American Airlines flight, scheduled to depart at 4:30 p.m., from Phoenix to Bakersfield.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International was one of the 40 listed to face flight reductions.

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Airlines are required to issue refunds to passengers who are affected but are not required to cover costs such as hotels if a passenger’s flight is cancelled, according to the Department of Transportation.