The University of Illinois System’s dedicated travel partner, Anthony Travel, is actively supporting our travelers affected by the current flight cancellations and delays related to the federal government shutdown.
What’s Happening?
- The FAA has announced temporary flight-volume reductions of up to 10% at 40 major U.S. airports due to staffing challenges.
- Over 800 cancellations were reported this morning, and more are expected until the shutdown is resolved.
- Airlines are offering added flexibility, including free changes, cancellations, and refunds during this period.
How Anthony Travel is Supporting You
- They’re monitoring all upcoming itineraries, especially those through busy U.S. hubs, to identify any flights at risk.
- The team is in close contact with airline partners and tracking waiver policies so they can act quickly on your behalf.
- If a flight is canceled or delayed, they will work to secure an alternative or process a refund and share options with travelers promptly.
- If your travel is time-sensitive, please let them know right away so they can explore alternate routes or earlier departures.
What You Can Do
- Check your upcoming flights and notify them immediately if you receive a cancellation notice.
- If you’re flexible, consider alternate airports or times to reduce disruption risk.
- Stay alert as updates can come quickly, and they are here to help every step of the way.
While Anthony Travel does anticipate higher call volume during this time, their goal is to make this as stress-free as possible and handle the logistics, so you and your travelers don’t have to.
Contact
For questions, contact Anthony Travel by calling 877-594-5076 or sending an email to UItravel@anthonytravel.com.
