Many tried to cash in with aggressive scheduling, but the staff was stretched too thin to meet that demand, especially during severe weather, which led flight crews to time out without fresh crew members to replace them. Then air travel demand returned much more quickly than airlines expected.
Long lines and packed planes starting this weekendīusiness The latest workers calling for a better quality of life: airline pilotsĮven though taxpayers shelled out $50 billion to keep airlines in business and pilots, flight attendants and other employees on the payrolls during the pandemic, airlines offered early retirements and other incentives for workers, including experienced flight crews and ground crews, to leave. If you're among those hoping to jet off to somewhere fun this summer, here's what you can expect. The coming months are likely to be a "stress test" for a national aviation system plagued by recent staffing shortages, antiquated technology, air traffic control problems, scheduling issues and labor disputes.Īfter widespread flight delays and cancellations last year, consumer advocates and some within the travel industry worry air travelers could face similar disruptions that will mess up their summer travel plans again.
airlines could carry a record number of passengers this summer, even though they're still operating fewer flights than before the pandemic. Industry projections indicate that despite relatively high airfares, U.S. Memorial Day weekend is upon us, kicking off the busy summer vacation season, and airlines are forecasting that this could be their busiest summer ever. This summer is expected to be a record for air travel.
Travelers line up to check in for United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport on Jin San Francisco, Calif.
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