Delta’s operation has recovered following disruptions attributable to ATC staffing limitations and seasonal climate.
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12
Delta’s operation has recovered following disruptions over the weekend attributable to ATC staffing limitations mixed with seasonal climate in ATL and different areas of the nation.
Ed Bastian appeared on CNBC Wednesday morning to debate Delta’s efficiency, future progress and his ideas on the federal government shutdown’s affect to airline operations.
We proceed to function the overwhelming majority of our flight schedule in coordination with the FAA. As at all times, security stays our prime precedence.
- Planned FAA-directed cancellations are full by way of Nov. 13. With minimal ATC constraints, we anticipate regular operations and are intently monitoring for any potential disruptions.
- We proceed to offer extra flexibility for purchasers who’ve skilled disruptions touring to, from or by way of the impacted markets to vary, cancel or refund their flights, together with Delta Main Basic fares, with out penalty throughout this journey interval. See journey waiver particulars here.
- For probably the most up to date info, clients ought to go to delta.com or the Fly Delta app to examine flight standing or discover choices.
5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11
Delta’s operation is steady as our folks care for purchasers who’ve skilled cancellations and delays on account of Air Traffic Control constraints. As at all times, security stays our prime precedence.
- Delta expects to function the overwhelming majority of our flight schedule and continues to coordinate with the FAA. Planned FAA-directed cancellations are full by way of Nov. 13 Additional delays and cancels could also be vital if Air Traffic Control constraints proceed within the National Airspace System.
- We are offering extra flexibility for purchasers touring to, from or by way of the impacted markets to vary, cancel or refund their flights, together with Delta Main Basic fares, with out penalty throughout this journey interval. See journey waiver particulars here.
- For probably the most up to date info, clients ought to go to delta.com or the Fly Delta app to examine flight standing or discover choices.
12:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
Delta groups proceed to securely handle our operation and care for purchasers who’ve skilled cancellations and delays.
All deliberate FAA-directed flight cancellations by way of Wednesday, Nov. 12 have been accomplished. As of 12:00 p.m., there are roughly 280 Delta mainline and 215 Delta Connection cancellations out of greater than 5,200 flights scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10.
Additional delays and cancels could also be vital as Air Traffic Control constraints proceed within the National Airspace System, we handle typical seasonal climate impacts and proceed working to recuperate the operation.
What Delta clients ought to know:
- We are offering extra flexibility to our clients touring to, from or by way of the impacted markets to vary, cancel or refund their flights, together with Delta Main Basic fares, with out penalty throughout this journey interval. See journey waiver particulars here.
- Visit delta.com or the Fly Delta app to examine flight standing or discover choices.
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9
Operations replace:
Delta continues to adjust to the FAA Directive to cut back flying at 40 U.S. airports. All deliberate FAA-directed flight cancellations by way of Tuesday, Nov. 11 have been accomplished.
Given compounding constraints from extra Air Traffic Control staffing shortages and ensuing delay packages, extra delays and cancellations are anticipated Sunday.
Including the affect of extra stress late Saturday affecting Delta’s Sunday operational start-up, there are greater than 320 Delta mainline and 150 Delta Connection cancellations on Nov. 9 as of 12:00 p.m. ET, with extra anticipated. Canceling a flight is at all times a final resort in spite of everything choices have been exhausted.
What Delta clients ought to know:
- We are offering extra flexibility to our clients touring to, from or by way of the impacted markets to vary, cancel or refund their flights, together with Delta Main Basic fares, with out penalty throughout this journey interval. See journey waiver particulars here.
- Visit delta.com or the Fly Delta app to examine flight standing or discover choices.
08:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
Operations replace:
Air Traffic Control staffing limitations and thunderstorm exercise Saturday afternoon drove extra constraints for Delta flying at our Atlanta hub.
As nothing is extra essential than security, almost 30 inbound flights had been diverted to different airports within the U.S. Southeast.
At the identical time, ATC required slowing of plane by way of the National Airspace System, which has resulted in delays and extra cancellations of Delta flights.
Second solely to security, Delta folks’s focus is caring for our clients, recovering diverted flights and the protected operation of remaining flights Saturday evening.
Additional flights could also be canceled for Sunday as required flight crew relaxation time and out-of-position plane affect our schedule.
More than 200 Delta mainline and 180 Delta Connection cancels have occurred for Saturday’s schedule with extra anticipated out of greater than 4,200 scheduled flights. This contains beforehand canceled flights relating to the FAA Directive in relation to the federal authorities shutdown.
For Sunday, already-processed cancels quantity greater than 140 Delta and 140 Delta Connection flights out of almost 5,200 scheduled. Additional cancels for Sunday might be anticipated.
Customers ought to use the Fly Delta app and delta.com for the most recent details about their flights earlier than heading to the airport. If a flight is cancelled, clients might be notified through e-mail, textual content message and App notification which features a rebooking to the next-best itinerary. Customers could make extra modifications on the Fly Delta App and delta.com.
Customers could obtain a refund if a flight is canceled they usually elect to not journey.
Delta appreciates our clients’ endurance and understanding as Delta folks focus intently on safely getting our clients to their locations on this difficult setting.
10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
Delta is complying with a directive from the FAA and the U.S. Department of Transportation to cut back flights at 40 main U.S. airports starting Friday, Nov 7.
- All deliberate FAA-directed flight cancellations by way of Nov. 10 have been accomplished.
- We are offering extra flexibility to our clients touring to, from or by way of the impacted markets to vary, cancel or refund their flights, together with Delta Main Basic fares, with out penalty throughout this journey interval. See journey waiver particulars here.
- Visit delta.com or the Fly Delta app to examine flight standing or discover choices.
- Delta expects to function the overwhelming majority of our flights as scheduled, together with all long-haul worldwide service, and can work to reduce buyer affect whereas maintaining security our prime precedence.
We will give clients as a lot discover as attainable about any modifications to their flights and apologize for any inconvenience these changes could trigger.
These flight reductions are in response to air visitors management staffing shortages stemming from the continuing authorities shutdown and are meant to take care of security throughout the nationwide airspace system.
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