Associated Press
American Eagle Cuts Back Caribbean Flights
Friday October 29, 6:22 pm ET
American Airlines' Commuter Carrier American Eagle Cancels Some Caribbean Flights
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- American Airlines' commuter carrier American Eagle canceled 38 flights in the Caribbean Friday as some flight dispatchers stayed home while negotiating a new contract, a company official said.
Some American Eagle dispatchers called in sick Friday morning, resulting in the cancelation of 16 flights from Miami and 22 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, said American Airlines spokeswoman Minette Velez. She said 32 flights were delayed.
Many other American Eagle flights in the region were not affected. American Eagle has 68 flights daily from San Juan. There were also 44 flights delayed outside the region, Velez said.
"We're filling in with management staff as much as possible. We're working hard to minimize the impact," Velez said.
Dispatchers are licensed employees responsible for giving aircraft captains the go-ahead for flights. They are currently in negotiations for a new contract.
"Everybody is working hard to solve this as soon as possible. We're asking our customers to contact reservations or to visit our web site," Velez said.
The cancellations did not affect American Airlines flights.
The parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle is AMR Corp., based in Fort Worth, Texas.
American Eagle Cuts Back Caribbean Flights
Friday October 29, 6:22 pm ET
American Airlines' Commuter Carrier American Eagle Cancels Some Caribbean Flights
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- American Airlines' commuter carrier American Eagle canceled 38 flights in the Caribbean Friday as some flight dispatchers stayed home while negotiating a new contract, a company official said.
Some American Eagle dispatchers called in sick Friday morning, resulting in the cancelation of 16 flights from Miami and 22 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, said American Airlines spokeswoman Minette Velez. She said 32 flights were delayed.
Many other American Eagle flights in the region were not affected. American Eagle has 68 flights daily from San Juan. There were also 44 flights delayed outside the region, Velez said.
"We're filling in with management staff as much as possible. We're working hard to minimize the impact," Velez said.
Dispatchers are licensed employees responsible for giving aircraft captains the go-ahead for flights. They are currently in negotiations for a new contract.
"Everybody is working hard to solve this as soon as possible. We're asking our customers to contact reservations or to visit our web site," Velez said.
The cancellations did not affect American Airlines flights.
The parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle is AMR Corp., based in Fort Worth, Texas.
