When the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the U.S. airline industry, the biggest operators furloughed employees in an effort to stop financial bleeding. But now that passengers are flying again, the airlines are struggling to get crew members re-trained in time to keep up.
If There's So Much Demand To Fly, Why Is American Canceling Flights?
American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights as it struggles to operate flights with limited crew. But demand is nearing pre-pandemic levels.
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Posted: 7:20 p.m. EDT Jun 21, 2021
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