Britain.. 800 flights canceled amidst shortage of crews

July 6, 2022 08:49

British Airways has canceled an estimated 800 additional flights from its summer schedule, as the company seeks to reduce last-minute cancellations amid persistent crew shortages and long queues at airports, Bloomberg News reported.

The cancellations, along with the cancellation of about 8,000 flights announced last May, mean that the IAGSA unit has reduced its flight schedule by 11% through October.

The move follows the UK’s decision to scrap rules requiring airlines to use or miss landing and take-off sites the following season.

A British Airways spokesperson said by email: “As the entire airline industry continues to grapple with the most difficult period in its history, it is sadly necessary that further reductions be taken.”

He added, “We are communicating with customers to apologize and allow re-booking or full refund of the price of flights.”

Source: agencies