Sean Cudahy
@seancudahy.bsky.social
Senior Aviation Reporter at The Points Guy covering all things airlines and air travel | Previously: WHIO-TV (Dayton), NBC29 (Charlottesville)
American University alum. New England sports (Red Sox, Patriots) fanatic.
Durham, NC
American University alum. New England sports (Red Sox, Patriots) fanatic.
Durham, NC
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Sean Cudahy
@seancudahy.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Sean Cudahy - The Points Guy
Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent flyer programs and consumer travel issues.
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Just a quick post for my formal “hello” here. 👋 I’m Sean, an aviation reporter at The Points Guy. I cover all things airlines, air travel, loyalty programs — and some passenger rail, too.
I recently marked 10 years in journalism!
A bit more about me:
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I recently marked 10 years in journalism!
A bit more about me:
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What a difference a few days makes
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What a difference a few days makes
With the government on the cusp of reopening, can air travel recover by Thanksgiving?
Government set to reopen: Can air travel recover by Thanksgiving? - The Points Guy
With the U.S. government on the cusp of finally reopening, eyes now turn to a beleaguered airline industry. Can airlines realign flights in time for the Thanksgiving holiday?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
With the government on the cusp of reopening, can air travel recover by Thanksgiving?
Flight cancellations seem to be more stable today, holding at ~1,200 as of 1pm EST.
Between Friday and Monday, we saw the baseline 4% cuts mandated by the FAA PLUS many more that built over the course of the day.
Today's the first day of 6% cuts at 40 airports. 8% would begin Thursday, 10% Friday.
Between Friday and Monday, we saw the baseline 4% cuts mandated by the FAA PLUS many more that built over the course of the day.
Today's the first day of 6% cuts at 40 airports. 8% would begin Thursday, 10% Friday.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Flight cancellations seem to be more stable today, holding at ~1,200 as of 1pm EST.
Between Friday and Monday, we saw the baseline 4% cuts mandated by the FAA PLUS many more that built over the course of the day.
Today's the first day of 6% cuts at 40 airports. 8% would begin Thursday, 10% Friday.
Between Friday and Monday, we saw the baseline 4% cuts mandated by the FAA PLUS many more that built over the course of the day.
Today's the first day of 6% cuts at 40 airports. 8% would begin Thursday, 10% Friday.
Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines still recovering from major backups in Atlanta this weekend, where 18 of 22 air traffic controllers reportedly were out on Saturday.
495 network+regional cancellations Monday for Delta.
495 network+regional cancellations Monday for Delta.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines still recovering from major backups in Atlanta this weekend, where 18 of 22 air traffic controllers reportedly were out on Saturday.
495 network+regional cancellations Monday for Delta.
495 network+regional cancellations Monday for Delta.
American Airlines COO David Seymour in letter to employees: 1,400 cancellations this weekend, 250k passengers affected.
“We expect there will be continued cancellations and delays in addition to the FAA-required reductions.”
“We expect there will be continued cancellations and delays in addition to the FAA-required reductions.”
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
American Airlines COO David Seymour in letter to employees: 1,400 cancellations this weekend, 250k passengers affected.
“We expect there will be continued cancellations and delays in addition to the FAA-required reductions.”
“We expect there will be continued cancellations and delays in addition to the FAA-required reductions.”
We have full coverage of the flight disruptions affecting airports across the country, now live on @thepointsguy.com.
Here's the latest on the cancellations that began Friday, and the delays that continue to mount
Here's the latest on the cancellations that began Friday, and the delays that continue to mount
Mass flight cancellations begin as FAA cuts plague travelers - The Points Guy
3.5 million travelers have now been affected by flight delays and cancellations as the longest government shutdown in history led to flight cuts ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We have full coverage of the flight disruptions affecting airports across the country, now live on @thepointsguy.com.
Here's the latest on the cancellations that began Friday, and the delays that continue to mount
Here's the latest on the cancellations that began Friday, and the delays that continue to mount
Latest on the FAA-mandated flight cancellations that began today live for @thepointsguy.com
Mass flight cancellations begin as FAA cuts plague travelers - The Points Guy
3.5 million travelers have now been affected by flight delays and cancellations as the longest government shutdown in history led to flight cuts ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Latest on the FAA-mandated flight cancellations that began today live for @thepointsguy.com
United published a list of all its flight cancellations through the weekend.
About half of customers were rebooked within four hours of their original departure, the carrier said
www.united.com/en/us/fly/co...
About half of customers were rebooked within four hours of their original departure, the carrier said
www.united.com/en/us/fly/co...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
United published a list of all its flight cancellations through the weekend.
About half of customers were rebooked within four hours of their original departure, the carrier said
www.united.com/en/us/fly/co...
About half of customers were rebooked within four hours of their original departure, the carrier said
www.united.com/en/us/fly/co...
More on how each major U.S. airline is handling the FAA-mandated flight reductions:
How each airline is handling the flight cuts, starting Friday - The Points Guy
Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
More on how each major U.S. airline is handling the FAA-mandated flight reductions:
American Airlines:
"To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are cancelled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund, without any penalty."
"To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are cancelled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund, without any penalty."
November 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
American Airlines:
"To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are cancelled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund, without any penalty."
"To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are cancelled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund, without any penalty."
Delta: Long-haul international flights won't be affected, extra flexibility for refunds
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Delta: Long-haul international flights won't be affected, extra flexibility for refunds
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle on social media last night:
"If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
"If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle on social media last night:
"If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
"If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don’t want to be stranded I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
American Airlines to customers:
“There is no need for customers to take any action. Any customer whose flight is impacted will be proactively notified by American Airlines. We will do our best to notify customers as early as possible.”
“There is no need for customers to take any action. Any customer whose flight is impacted will be proactively notified by American Airlines. We will do our best to notify customers as early as possible.”
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
American Airlines to customers:
“There is no need for customers to take any action. Any customer whose flight is impacted will be proactively notified by American Airlines. We will do our best to notify customers as early as possible.”
“There is no need for customers to take any action. Any customer whose flight is impacted will be proactively notified by American Airlines. We will do our best to notify customers as early as possible.”
In letter to employees Wednesday night, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline would NOT cancel long-haul international and hub-to-hub flights.
United Express regional flights are among those that could see cuts
United Express regional flights are among those that could see cuts
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
In letter to employees Wednesday night, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline would NOT cancel long-haul international and hub-to-hub flights.
United Express regional flights are among those that could see cuts
United Express regional flights are among those that could see cuts
Busy day on the aviation beat. Major flight cuts to begin Friday as the government shutdown becomes the longest in history
Major flight cuts to start Friday if shutdown drags on, FAA announces - The Points Guy
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced major flight cancellations would begin Friday if the government shutdown drags on.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Busy day on the aviation beat. Major flight cuts to begin Friday as the government shutdown becomes the longest in history
Houston (IAH) expecting more 3-hour security wait times today due to TSA staffing shortages -- only 2 checkpoints open.
Fortunately, not seeing huge TSA backups on a national scale: 5-minute waits in the standard lanes on average, yesterday, TSA said. 2-minute waits in the PreCheck lanes.
Fortunately, not seeing huge TSA backups on a national scale: 5-minute waits in the standard lanes on average, yesterday, TSA said. 2-minute waits in the PreCheck lanes.
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Houston (IAH) expecting more 3-hour security wait times today due to TSA staffing shortages -- only 2 checkpoints open.
Fortunately, not seeing huge TSA backups on a national scale: 5-minute waits in the standard lanes on average, yesterday, TSA said. 2-minute waits in the PreCheck lanes.
Fortunately, not seeing huge TSA backups on a national scale: 5-minute waits in the standard lanes on average, yesterday, TSA said. 2-minute waits in the PreCheck lanes.
American Airlines will make Scotland the first international destination for its new Airbus A321XLR
American to launch new Scotland route with 'game-changing' new plane - The Points Guy
American Airlines will debut new flights from New York to Edinburgh, Scotland in 2026 with the help of its brand-new Airbus A321XLR featuring its Flagship Suites.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
American Airlines will make Scotland the first international destination for its new Airbus A321XLR
American Airlines will retrofit its Boeing 777-200ERs, outfitting its long-haul workhorse with its new Flagship Suites product up front
American will update its oldest long-haul planes with spiffy new seats - The Points Guy
American Airlines will bring its alluring Flagship Suites to its oldest, and most ubiquitous, long-haul planes, retrofitting its Boeing 777-200ERs.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
American Airlines will retrofit its Boeing 777-200ERs, outfitting its long-haul workhorse with its new Flagship Suites product up front
Now live: United-JetBlue 'Blue Sky' partnership begins with earning, redeeming on either airline
United and JetBlue officially begin new partnership - The Points Guy
United Airlines and JetBlue launched their new "Blue Sky" partnership, offering the earning and redeeming of miles across both airlines.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Now live: United-JetBlue 'Blue Sky' partnership begins with earning, redeeming on either airline
Southwest today also announced plans to update the cabins of some older Boeing 737-700s with power outlets at each seats
Southwest Airlines will launch its latest generation cabin and seats this week in what the carrier is calling a “major milestone” in its commercial transformation
Southwest's first plane with new, modern cabin debuts this week - The Points Guy
Southwest Airlines is rapidly becoming a new-look airline. And this week, the carrier will begin flying a new-look plane.
thepointsguy.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Southwest today also announced plans to update the cabins of some older Boeing 737-700s with power outlets at each seats
Southwest Airlines will launch its latest generation cabin and seats this week in what the carrier is calling a “major milestone” in its commercial transformation
Southwest's first plane with new, modern cabin debuts this week - The Points Guy
Southwest Airlines is rapidly becoming a new-look airline. And this week, the carrier will begin flying a new-look plane.
thepointsguy.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Southwest Airlines will launch its latest generation cabin and seats this week in what the carrier is calling a “major milestone” in its commercial transformation
“Sorry I missed your email, I was on a flight.”
It’s quickly becoming an obsolete excuse as airlines make major investments in on-board Wi-Fi — which, increasingly, is free for customers
It’s quickly becoming an obsolete excuse as airlines make major investments in on-board Wi-Fi — which, increasingly, is free for customers
Free Wi-Fi: The new perk airlines can't add fast enough - The Points Guy
Onboard Wi-Fi is getting faster and cheaper than ever — and it’s making it a lot harder to treat your time at 35,000 feet as a de facto digital detox.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Sorry I missed your email, I was on a flight.”
It’s quickly becoming an obsolete excuse as airlines make major investments in on-board Wi-Fi — which, increasingly, is free for customers
It’s quickly becoming an obsolete excuse as airlines make major investments in on-board Wi-Fi — which, increasingly, is free for customers
British Airways unveils new Miami lounge — its biggest outside of London, and an attractive new option for Oneworld (including American Airlines) elite status flyers passing through the Florida hub.
This MIA lounge (along with one in Dubai Dubai) also debuts BA's all-new global lounge concept
This MIA lounge (along with one in Dubai Dubai) also debuts BA's all-new global lounge concept
First look: British Airways debuts all-new lounge concept in Miami - The Points Guy
British Airways has opened its new airport lounge in Miami, debuting an all-new lounge concept that will increasingly show up all over the world.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
British Airways unveils new Miami lounge — its biggest outside of London, and an attractive new option for Oneworld (including American Airlines) elite status flyers passing through the Florida hub.
This MIA lounge (along with one in Dubai Dubai) also debuts BA's all-new global lounge concept
This MIA lounge (along with one in Dubai Dubai) also debuts BA's all-new global lounge concept
Breeze Airways on Essential Air Service flights out of Dulles and RDU as funding is set to expire Sunday:
"We recognize the importance of accessible travel options in these communities and intend to continue that service for as long as possible in the interim.”
"We recognize the importance of accessible travel options in these communities and intend to continue that service for as long as possible in the interim.”
October 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Breeze Airways on Essential Air Service flights out of Dulles and RDU as funding is set to expire Sunday:
"We recognize the importance of accessible travel options in these communities and intend to continue that service for as long as possible in the interim.”
"We recognize the importance of accessible travel options in these communities and intend to continue that service for as long as possible in the interim.”
TSA spokesperson, regarding airport checkpoints during the shutdown:
“TSA has not experienced any delay in operations due to callouts and remains fully capable of facilitating safe and secure travel for passengers.”
“TSA has not experienced any delay in operations due to callouts and remains fully capable of facilitating safe and secure travel for passengers.”
October 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
TSA spokesperson, regarding airport checkpoints during the shutdown:
“TSA has not experienced any delay in operations due to callouts and remains fully capable of facilitating safe and secure travel for passengers.”
“TSA has not experienced any delay in operations due to callouts and remains fully capable of facilitating safe and secure travel for passengers.”