
Airing her frustration on Instagram, January Jones brings attention to a long-hour fight delay she recently experienced, sharing a photo of herself sleeping on the airport floor.
- Mar 24, 2025
AceShowbiz - January Jones vented her frustrations towards United Airlines via Instagram Stories after experiencing a staggering 16-hour flight delay. On Sunday, March 23, the 47-year-old "Mad Men" alum shared a screenshot detailing the delay, tagging United Airlines and urging the company to "do better."
"A couple $15 food vouchers isn't gonna cut it," she posted. "Our 7:30p flight last night still hasn't left."
Accompanying the image was a candid photo of herself resting on the floor of an airport, her head propped up on a bag. "Is there still a secretary of transportation? Can't remember what's left," she quipped, alluding to the numerous government changes since Donald Trump assumed the presidency earlier this year.
Sean Duffy, a former reality TV star and U.S. representative for Wisconsin, was confirmed as Trump's transportation secretary in January.
When PEOPLE reached out for comment, a United Airlines spokesperson clarified that Jones' delayed flight was operated by regional airline SkyWest under the United Express banner. According to a SkyWest representative, the delay was due to a "mechanical issue."
"A new aircraft has been assigned and we are working to get customers to their destination as quickly as possible," the spokesperson said. "Passengers were provided with meal vouchers and compensation. We apologize for the inconvenience."
SkyWest maintains on its website that it endeavors to keep passengers informed during operational irregularities and provides meal and overnight accommodations when flight cancellations are within the airline's control.
This assurance aligns with promises from other airlines such as JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and Delta, which the Department of Transportation notes are committed to offering "meal cash/vouchers" if customers face a wait of three hours or more.