Our big concern is after the first of the year, when business travel picks back up. If one of the majors cancels flights because of a work stoppage, there's a scarcity of seats on the other airlines right now. The other airlines tend to honor the tickets of the airline that's on strike, but that doesn't help if their planes are full. For now, those flying out of Kansas City shouldn't have to worry about their travel plans being affected by labor issues. For travelers who are connecting to bigger cities or arriving in Kansas City from those destinations, it could be a different story.
All bets are off if weather enters the picture, as it has throughout the country in the past week.
Sudeikis suggested that those who absolutely must fly get to the airport hours ahead of their departure time and try to snag an earlier flight. For those who haven't booked a flight but are considering making last-minute plans, Trippler recommended avoiding the airlines currently battling their employees.