JetBlue Airways, along with other U.S. carriers, began implementing a 10% domestic flight reduction at 40 high-volume airports on Friday, November 7, as directed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA's mandate stems from ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages, which have been intensified by a federal government shutdown. This sudden decrease in airline capacity, coupled with route pullbacks from a bankrupt Spirit Airlines, has led to a sharp increase in last-minute airfares ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. In response to the disruptions, JetBlue issued a travel alert and is offering to waive change fees and fare differences for customers traveling between November 6 and November 10 to and from numerous major airports, including New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), and Los Angeles (LAX). According to analysis from Goldman Sachs, the capacity contraction has caused average domestic fares for the upcoming week to jump 22%, marking the strongest fare performance of 2025. While the flight cuts are in effect, the near-term outlook suggests continued pressure on airfares for holiday travelers.