Problems are being reported in US aviation, with adverse weather conditions in many parts of the country adding to the turmoil the industry is experiencing due to the outbreak of Covid cases, which is associated with the Omicron variant.
Two thousand five hundred and eighty-four flights had been canceled in the US since the beginning of the day, ie more than half of the 4,501 flights canceled worldwide, until shortly after 23.00 Greek time, according to the FlightAware website.
In addition, 3,271 domestic flights to or from the United States were delayed today, out of a total of 7,381 flights worldwide.
The worst-hit US airline is Southwest, which had to cancel 13% of its flight schedule, according to the website.
In the US, Chicago (north) airports were particularly affected by bad weather, as a blizzard is expected to hit the area later today.
Global aviation continues to be disrupted by the Omicron variant. Many pilots and crew members are absent, as they have been infected by Covid-19 or are in contact with quarantine and are therefore in quarantine, forcing companies that do not have sufficient staff to secure flights to cancel them.
About 7,500 flights were canceled by airlines worldwide over the Christmas weekend.
Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ
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Source From: Capital
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