Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Your survival guide to this week’s flight chaos
Nov 12, 2025
Melanie, a caller from Gainesville, Florida, shares her emotional journey as she seeks funds for her cat's emergency kidney surgery through GoFundMe. She receives valuable advice on promoting her campaign, such as crafting engaging videos, enhancing her fundraiser's narrative, and utilizing local social media groups for outreach. The discussion highlights the importance of creating urgency and emotional resonance to spark donations, especially among fellow pet lovers. Additionally, listeners learn effective strategies to navigate current flight chaos with practical travel tips.
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Widespread Cuts Create Major Capacity Shortages
- A coordinated 10% flight cut at top airports creates cascading cancellations and reduces daily seat capacity drastically.
- Expect thousands of cancellations and significantly fewer available seats this week.
Prioritize Early Flights And Airline Apps
- Book the very first flight of the day because early flights are far more likely to depart on time.
- Download your airline's app now so you can rebook quickly and get real-time alerts when cancellations happen.
Prepare A Concrete Backup Travel Plan
- Have a Plan B by checking trains and one-way car rentals before options sell out.
- Act now because alternative travel options are already increasing in demand and price.