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Air travel chaos as United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights from airport


Published on 2025-05-12 23:06:30 -
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  • United Airlines slashed 35 daily flights from its Newark schedule starting Saturday

The article from AOL News discusses the widespread disruptions in air travel, particularly focusing on United Airlines' significant operational challenges. Over the Fourth of July weekend, United canceled over 300 flights, contributing to a total of nearly 6,500 cancellations across the U.S. The chaos was attributed to a combination of factors including severe weather, staffing shortages, and air traffic control issues. United's CEO, Scott Kirby, issued an apology and promised to address the underlying issues, such as improving crew scheduling and investing in technology to better manage disruptions. The article also mentions that other airlines like JetBlue and Delta faced similar problems, highlighting the broader systemic issues within the aviation industry.

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