Spirit Airlines cancels 60% of its flights – more than 400 journeys – in just one day leaving thousands stranded
SPIRIT Airlines has canceled 60% of its flights -- more than 400 journeys -- in just one day, leaving thousands stranded.
As of Tuesday night, the airline due to "operational issues" that have been impacting flights for three days.
The airline's issues were first reported over the weekend and were due to overlapping problems with staffing shortages, the weather, and system outages, a spokesperson for the airline .
"In responding to these challenges, Spirit has implemented some proactive cancellations again today to reset our operations," the statement said.
In a tweet on Monday, Spirit acknowledged that the company was "experiencing operational challenges in some areas of our network."
The airline advised flyers to check their email and current flight status before heading to the airport.
“We’re working around the clock to get back on track in the wake of some travel disruptions over the weekend due to a series of operational challenges,” the airline said in a statement.
The airline canceled 277 flights on Monday, including canceling every single trip heading to one Tampa, , airport, according to .
Another 165 flights were canceled on Sunday and 342 were delayed nationwide.
A Spirit spokesperson said the airline is working to provide refunds for the hundreds of travelers across the US who have been impacted.
American Airlines was also experiencing widespread flight delays and cancelations on Sunday and Monday.
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The airline cited "a prolonged severe weather event in Dallas Fort-Worth," which is the location of the company's largest hub.
On Sunday, American Airlines canceled 283 flights and on Monday canceled another 355.
About 11% of flights had been canceled as of Tuesday night and another 21% were delayed.
