American Airlines says winter storm caused largest disruption in its history

American Airlines says the severe winter storm that swept across much of the United States this weekend has triggered the largest weather-related operational disruption in the carrier’s history, forcing widespread flight cancellations and delays.
American Airlines says the severe winter storm that swept across much of the United States this weekend has triggered the largest weather-related operational disruption in the carrier’s history, forcing widespread flight cancellations and delays. Photo credit (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

American Airlines says the severe winter storm that swept across much of the United States this weekend has triggered the largest weather-related operational disruption in the carrier’s history, forcing widespread flight cancellations and delays.

The Fort Worth-based airline reported that more than 9,000 flights were canceled over several days by Tuesday, with five of its nine major hubs — including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport — hit particularly hard as crews and aircraft struggled to recover from extreme snow, ice and cold.

Officials said the carrier expects elevated cancellation levels for at least two more days as it works to stabilize schedules and reposition crews, while travel hubs across the country continue to feel the effects of Winter Storm Fern on operations and passenger plans.

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