American Airlines Cancels Over 1,500 Flights, Blames Staff Shortages and Weather

Denies any relation to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

An American Airlines agent helps a customer check in at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Nov. 25, 2020. Kamil Krzaczynski/file/Reuters

American Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31, citing staff shortages and inclement weather.

In addition to 340 flights being canceled on Oct. 29, 540 were canceled on Oct. 30, and 650 were canceled on Oct. 31, a spokeswoman for the Texas-based carrier told The Epoch Times in an email.