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Ouch! American Cancels More Than 800 Flights

These cancellations only affect flights on board MD-80 jets. And since Springfield-Branson doesn't have any MD-80 service, we are not directly affected. However, if you have a connecting American flight in Chicago or Dallas, there's a good chance that flight will be cancelled.

The cancellations began yesterday and could apparently continue through today and tomorrow. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered American to pull the MD-80s from service so questionable wiring could be inspected.

Read more details in The New York Times

Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10:26AM by Registered CommenterKent in | CommentsPost a Comment

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