US flight cancellations pile up before busy New Year’s weekend
2 years, 11 months ago

US flight cancellations pile up before busy New Year’s weekend

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of flights have been cancelled this week due to winter storms and COVID-19-related staffing shortages. JetBlue Airways Corp. scratched 175 flights, accounting for 17% of its schedule, by 4:20 p.m. Thursday in New York, according to FlightAware.com. The disruptions come after thousands of flights were canceled over the Christmas holiday weekend and into early this week as winter storms combined with staffing shortages caused by the spread of coronavirus cases from the omicron variant. While federal guidance reducing the isolation period for many people testing positive to five days from 10 is expected to help staffing, “we expect the number of Covid cases in the Northeast — where most of our crew members are based –- to continue to surge for the next week or two,” JetBlue said. Heavy snow is expected in much of the West on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, while snow and an icy mix are “expected to paint a swath of hazardous travel conditions New Year’s Day from the front range of the Rockies to the Midwest and Great Lakes.” More than 650 flights already have been canceled for Friday and about 400 are already scratched for Saturday.

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American Airlines grounds all US flights due to technical issue, disrupting passengers' Christmas eve travel plans
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18 hours, 8 minutes ago

American Airlines grounds all US flights due to technical issue, disrupting passengers' Christmas eve travel plans

Hindustan Times  

American Airlines on Tuesday grounded all its flights in the U.S. due to an unspecified technical issue, according to the company and a regulatory notice, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers set to fly out for Christmas Eve. American Airlines operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. American operates …

American Airlines grounds all US flights due to unspecified technical issue, disrupting Christmas eve travel plans
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18 hours, 8 minutes ago

American Airlines grounds all US flights due to unspecified technical issue, disrupting Christmas eve travel plans

Hindustan Times  

American Airlines on Tuesday grounded all its flights in the U.S. due to an unspecified technical issue, according to the company and a regulatory notice, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers set to fly out for Christmas Eve. American Airlines operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. American operates …

More than 100,000 passengers hit by weekend flight cancellations following IT crash problems
5 months ago

More than 100,000 passengers hit by weekend flight cancellations following IT crash problems

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many of an estimated 100,000 passengers who had flights cancelled at the weekend are still trying …

Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
5 months ago

Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?

Associated Press  

Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States. Airlines said the outage affected many systems, including those used to check in passengers, calculate aircraft weight and communicate with crews in the air. That’s because many flights are …

More than 1,000 flights already cancelled due to storm, was one of them yours? Here’s what to do
10 months, 1 week ago

More than 1,000 flights already cancelled due to storm, was one of them yours? Here’s what to do

Associated Press  

A nasty storm with 60 mph winds raked parts of the Northeast on Tuesday creating dangerous conditions on the road and snarling airports. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up: WATCH THE WEATHER FORECAST When airlines expect bad weather to create problems for flights, they often give travelers a chance to …

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled
11 months, 1 week ago

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up: Watch the weather forecast …

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled
11 months, 1 week ago

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled

Associated Press  

A winter storm made its way across the eastern half of the United States on Wednesday, snarling traffic in the air and on the highways. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up: WATCH THE WEATHER FORECAST When airlines expect bad weather to create problems for flights, they often give travelers a …

Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines

Associated Press  

Conditions were mostly nice this year for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas, but some naughty disruptions again plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines. For this holiday season, U.S. airlines prepared for massive waves of travelers by hiring thousands of pilots, flight attendants and other workers — in an effort to avoid the delays and cancellations that marred travel …

Cancellations and delays hamper holiday flights as passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels
1 year ago

Cancellations and delays hamper holiday flights as passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels

ABC  

In short: 3.7 per cent of flights were cancelled in November, compared to the long-term average of 2.2 per cent, a new report shows. 3.7 per cent of flights were cancelled in November, compared to the long-term average of 2.2 per cent, a new report shows. "Cancellations were at 3.7 per cent for the month, compared with the long-term average …

US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend
1 year ago

US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend

Associated Press  

A record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday. Southwest, which canceled nearly 17,000 flights last year, said it purchased additional deicing trucks and updated its crew-scheduling technology. The government also stepped up operations, hiring more air traffic controllers and opening new air routes along the East Coast ahead of the …

Why US air travellers are facing turbulence over 4 July holiday weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

Why US air travellers are facing turbulence over 4 July holiday weekend

Firstpost  

Already, 50,000 flights have been either delayed or cancelled till Friday with passengers left little option but to vent their frustration on social media. While experts are blaming poor weather, the airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are already pointing fingers at each other People in the US getting ready to travel by air over the 4 of July holiday …

Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane
1 year, 5 months ago

Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane

Associated Press  

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apologized Friday for hopping on a private plane to get out of the New York area earlier this week while thousands of United passengers were stranded because the airline canceled so many flights. “I sincerely apologize to our customers and our team members who have been working around-the-clock for several days — often through severe …

Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations
1 year, 5 months ago

Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Air travelers endured another wave of flight disruptions Thursday despite better weather along much of the East Coast, while United Airlines continued to account for the majority of canceled flights nationwide. United CEO Scott Kirby has blamed the airline’s struggles in Newark on a shortage of air traffic controllers in the New York City area. “While Scott Kirby …

Flight cancellations, strikes raise fears of new summer travel chaos in Europe
1 year, 6 months ago

Flight cancellations, strikes raise fears of new summer travel chaos in Europe

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Airways canceled dozens of flights Friday, blaming computer problems for disrupting plans for thousands of passengers at the start of a busy holiday weekend — a rocky kickoff to the summer travel season in Europe. The technical glitches and strikes by airport staff across Europe are stirring concerns about a repeat of last summer’s post-pandemic air travel …

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
1 year, 7 months ago

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations

NPR  

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP Congressional investigators said in a report Friday that an increase in flight cancellations as travel recovered from the pandemic was due mostly to factors that airlines controlled, including cancellations for maintenance issues or lack of a crew. The GAO said it examined flight …

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
1 year, 7 months ago

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations

Associated Press  

Congressional investigators said in a report Friday that an increase in flight cancellations as travel recovered from the pandemic was due mostly to factors that airlines controlled, including cancellations for maintenance issues or lack of a crew. The GAO said it examined flight data from January 2018 through April 2022 to understand why travelers suffered more delays and cancellations as …

US airlines cancel over 1,400 flights as ice storm hits multiple states from Texas to West Virginia
1 year, 10 months ago

US airlines cancel over 1,400 flights as ice storm hits multiple states from Texas to West Virginia

Firstpost  

Nearly 1,467 flights within, into or out of the United States were cancelled, while 527 more flights were delayed as of Wednesday morning, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware Washington: Multiple airlines cancelled over 1,400 flights in the United States on Wednesday, after an ice storm hit states from Texas to West Virginia. Nearly 1,467 flights within, into or out of …

US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights over winter storm
1 year, 10 months ago

US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights over winter storm

Firstpost  

Washington: More than 1,000 Monday flights into or out of the United States have been canceled due to a severe winter storm, with about half of those coming from Southwest Airlines Co. A total of 1,019 flights were cancelled as of 6.00 pm ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. Low-cost carrier Southwest earlier this month faced US government backlash for …

Over 1,000 US Flights Cancelled Due to Winter Storm, Southwest Airlines Worst Hit
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 1,000 US Flights Cancelled Due to Winter Storm, Southwest Airlines Worst Hit

News 18  

More than 1,000 Monday flights into or out of the United States have been cancelled due to a severe winter storm, with about half of those coming from Southwest Airlines Co. A total of 1,019 flights were cancelled as of 6:00 pm ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. Low-cost carrier Southwest earlier this month faced U.S. government backlash for cancelling …

Wintry weather leads to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the U.S.
1 year, 10 months ago

Wintry weather leads to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the U.S.

NPR  

Wintry weather leads to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Lola Gomez/AP Lola Gomez/AP DALLAS — More than 1,000 flights were cancelled and many more delayed Monday with more expected in coming days as Texas and nearby states dealt with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation. Nearly 350 flights were canceled at Dallas Fort …

At Southwest Airlines, a day of calm after a week of chaos
1 year, 11 months ago

At Southwest Airlines, a day of calm after a week of chaos

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines returned to a relatively normal flight schedule Friday, as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage. “I’m still reeling from the experience,” said Theresa Kraus, arriving home Friday …

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
1 year, 11 months ago

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Travelers who counted on Southwest Airlines to get them home suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday, and pressure grew on the federal government to help customers get reimbursed for unexpected expenses they incurred because of the airline’s meltdown. “I’m starting to feel homeless.” By early afternoon on the East Coast, about 90% of all canceled flights Wednesday …

3,900 Flights Cancelled in US Amid Severe Winter, Passengers Stranded as Southwest Airlines Call off Most Flights
1 year, 11 months ago

3,900 Flights Cancelled in US Amid Severe Winter, Passengers Stranded as Southwest Airlines Call off Most Flights

News 18  

More than 3,900 flights in the United States have been cancelled on Monday and more than 8,000 flights had been delayed amid severe winter weather. Southwest Airlines blamed the widespread disruption on recent “extreme winter weather,” saying snow and cold temperatures last week forced changes to flight schedules “at a volume and magnitude” still having repercussions Monday. The US airlines …

US probes ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines storm cancellations
1 year, 11 months ago

US probes ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines storm cancellations

Al Jazeera  

The United States Department of Transportation has said that it plans to examine mass flight cancellations and delays by Southwest Airlines in recent days, amid a devastating storm that has disrupted travel plans for millions of Americans during the holiday season. The government agency said it would look to determine if the flight cancellations by Southwest — which in particular …

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines
2 years ago

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines

Al Jazeera  

More than 200 million people under weather warnings as thousands of flights cancelled and at least a dozen dead. A battering winter storm has left 1.7 million homes and businesses without power across the United States, as millions of people worry how the prospect of further outages will affect holiday and travel plans. The storm that arrived earlier in the …

Winter storm cancels flights, closes schools in Canada
2 years ago

Winter storm cancels flights, closes schools in Canada

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major winter storm hitting …

Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
2 years ago

Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Associated Press  

Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. The National Weather Service said Wednesday the storm was so large and encompassing that around 190 million people are currently under some type of winter weather advisory. At least 145 flights into or out of Denver International Airport were canceled Wednesday as the …

US: Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
2 years ago

US: Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Firstpost  

Airlines offered travelers the option of choosing new flights to avoid the bad weather. Delta, American, United and Southwest waived change fees at airports that might be affected Washington: Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. Kurt Ebenhoch, a consumer travel advocate and former airline executive, said the fee waivers …

Airlines cancel more than 600 US flights and delay thousands more Saturday
2 years, 4 months ago

Airlines cancel more than 600 US flights and delay thousands more Saturday

CNN  

CNN — More than 600 flights were canceled and thousands more were delayed in the United States on Saturday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. Saturday marks the third day of major flight cancellations after thunderstorms pounded major airports on the East Coast on Thursday, making for one of the worst days for flight cancellations of the past six …

Who is to blame for the summer of flight delays and cancellations?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is to blame for the summer of flight delays and cancellations?

LA Times  

Travelers walk through a terminal at Denver International Airport on July Fourth. “In my 37 years in the industry, I’ve never seen a summer like this,” said William McGee, a former airline operations manager and consumer advocate for the nonprofit American Economic Liberties Project. “It was so frustrating going around and around,” said Huntington Beach resident Sarah Huoh, who was …

Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends
2 years, 5 months ago

Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends

The Independent  

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Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high
2 years, 5 months ago

Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. About 2.49 million passengers went through security checkpoints at …

Thousands have their flights canceled as pilots' union says 88% due to staff shortages
2 years, 5 months ago

Thousands have their flights canceled as pilots' union says 88% due to staff shortages

Daily Mail  

The crisis in the airline industry will continue over the July 4 holiday as thousands face delays and cancelations amid a staff shortage and picketing pilots. KLM airlines is seen with long lines as people wait to check in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Aiport: Passengers wait in line for security Passengers at the Delta terminal at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport …

More than 500 flights across US are canceled
2 years, 5 months ago

More than 500 flights across US are canceled

Daily Mail  

As Americans prepare for a patriotic Fourth of July weekend, they can expect airline delays and cancelations as critics blame the pilot shortage on vaccine mandates as travel chaos continues for the second week in a row. More than 500 flights have already been canceled and more than 2,000 delayed in the US on Wednesday as passengers gear up for …

Number of flights cancelled DOUBLES in a week amid warning chaos will last for years
2 years, 5 months ago

Number of flights cancelled DOUBLES in a week amid warning chaos will last for years

Daily Mail  

The number of cancelled flights doubled in a week to nearly 700 Monday morning amid a stark warning from industry experts that travel chaos will last for years. Airlines also reported nearly 600 delays It's a huge rise in cancellations from last Monday when airlines axed 380 flights Footage taken at the airport shows the taxi queue stretching the entire …

Buttigieg: US may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf
2 years, 6 months ago

Buttigieg: US may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf

Associated Press  

The day after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline leaders to quiz them about widespread flight disruptions, his own flight was canceled and he wound up driving from Washington to New York. Buttigieg said he is pushing the airlines to stress-test their summer schedules to ensure they can operate all their planned flights with the employees they have, and …

More than 6,000 flights in US delayed, canceled by storms
2 years, 6 months ago

More than 6,000 flights in US delayed, canceled by storms

Hindustan Times  

Just a day after airline executives met with US transportation officials on how to stem flight disruptions, a band of storms triggered thousands of cancellations and delays for beleaguered carriers. At the same time, airline staffing woes as carriers rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic have made it more difficult to respond to bad weather, leaving carriers with fewer reserve crews. …

Canceled flights rise across US as summer travel heats up
2 years, 6 months ago

Canceled flights rise across US as summer travel heats up

Associated Press  

U.S. airlines canceled high numbers of flights for a second straight day on Friday as they tried to recover from storms while accommodating growing crowds of summer vacationers. Airports with the most cancellations included those in Charlotte, North Carolina, a major hub for American Airlines, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the New York City area, and Reagan Washington National outside …

Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US
2 years, 6 months ago

Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US

Associated Press  

Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the U.S. on Thursday, one of the worst days yet for travel as the peak summer vacation season heats up. The cancellations came less than three weeks after airlines kicked off the summer travel season by canceling about 2,800 flights in a five-day stretch around the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The head of …

Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US
2 years, 6 months ago

Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US

India TV News  

Highlights Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the US on Thursday It is one of the worst days yet for travel as the peak summer vacation season heats up At LaGuardia Airport in New York, more than one-third of all flights were scrubbed Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the US on Thursday, one of the worst days …

Why you’re going to hate traveling this summer
2 years, 6 months ago

Why you’re going to hate traveling this summer

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Canceled flights, surging airfares, a rental car shortage, record gas prices and rising hotel prices. “More than any time in our history, the various factors currently impacting our operation — weather and air traffic control, vendor staffing, increased Covid case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups — are resulting in an …

Canceled flights mar first weekend of summer for travelers
2 years, 6 months ago

Canceled flights mar first weekend of summer for travelers

Associated Press  

The unofficial start of summer over the Memorial Day weekend offers a troubling glimpse of what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season. Delta Air Lines, usually among the top performers, had the worst record among major carriers with more than 800 canceled flights over the five-day span. “This was a chance for airlines to show that last …

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger
2 years, 8 months ago

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger

Associated Press  

Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida, technology problems at the busiest domestic airline and labor problems at another carrier. “It’s spring-break season, so unfortunately there is no worse place to have bad weather than Florida right now,” Henry Harteveldt, a travel-industry analyst for Atmosphere …

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger
2 years, 8 months ago

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger

The Independent  

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Airlines cancel more than 3,500 US flights over weekend
2 years, 8 months ago

Airlines cancel more than 3,500 US flights over weekend

Associated Press  

Airlines have canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing weather in Florida and other issues. JetBlue, Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Spirit and American Airlines were most affected, according to FlightAware, with JetBlue and Spirit canceling one-third of Sunday’s scheduled flights. “Severe weather in the Southeast and multiple air traffic control delay programs have created …

Flights cancelled as Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas brace for ice storm
2 years, 10 months ago

Flights cancelled as Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas brace for ice storm

Hindustan Times  

Freezing rain and drizzle is disrupting travel from Central Texas to the Great Lakes, with ice-glazed roads leading to hundreds of traffic accidents. Flights cancelled as as Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas brace for ice storm Hundreds of flights were cancelled Wednesday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas braced for an ice storm. More than half …

Winter storm warnings as snow, freezing rain sweep across the US
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter storm warnings as snow, freezing rain sweep across the US

Al Jazeera  

A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central US as airlines cancelled thousands of flights, officials urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses. The blast of frigid weather, which arrived Tuesday night and continued Wednesday, put a long stretch of states from …

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm

Al Jazeera  

Another 1,100 US-related flights were delayed as Saturday’s winter storm led several states to declare emergencies. The fierce winter storm on Saturday dropped more than 60cm of snow on some areas while packing strong winds, leading governors in Rhode Island and other states to curtail access to the roads. pic.twitter.com/MatdS7f2Fz — Kathy Hochul January 30, 2022 New York’s Long Island …

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm
2 years, 10 months ago

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm

Al Jazeera  

The National Weather Service warns of ‘whiteout conditions and nearly impossible travel at times’ in the coming days. Thousands of flights in the United States have been cancelled as parts of the East Coast braced for a shellacking by a powerful winter storm packing heavy snow and high winds. Salt machines and snowplows were at the ready in New York, …

Here’s who to blame for airlines’ cancellation chaos
2 years, 11 months ago

Here’s who to blame for airlines’ cancellation chaos

CNN  

New York CNN Business — A surge in Covid cases and severe winter storms created a miserable holiday travel season for hundreds of thousands of stranded airline passengers. It doesn’t seem they stress-tested their ops plan.” The airlines all said they were doing their best to accommodate passengers in the face of widespread problems. “I give the industry a thumbs …

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