American Airlines cancels more flights;
total tops 2,300
Posted By: Ribicon, 11/2/2021 12:39:19 AM
Weather and staffing-led turbulence stretched into a fourth day for American Airlines, with the top U.S. carrier canceling more flights on Monday to push the total number to nearly 2,300. The airline said it canceled 340 flights, or 6% of its total planned flights on Monday, as of 11 a.m. ET. Staffing shortages have hit American Airlines, Southwest Airlines Co and Spirit Airlines Inc in particular, as they ramp up flights ahead of the holiday season but face problems finding enough pilots and flight attendants. “Flight Attendant staffing at American is strained and reflects what is happening across the industry as we continue to deal with pandemic-related issues,
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Oh, that rascally weather. Maybe the taxpayers can cover any losses they might incur.