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It is undeniable that plane trips can sometimes be astressful and unpredictable experience. But of all the unforeseen problems that can arise, probably nothing more disruptive than a sudden flight or canceled. Of course, most carriers put themselves in great efforts to ensure that their plane takes off and landAlso close to the calendar as possible. But now a large airline has announced that it expects hundreds of flight cancellations in the coming weeks. Read the rest to see if your future travel plans could be affected.

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It is not a secret for anyone that the Pandemic COVID-19 deeply disturbed the air transport industry. In addition to plane trips to a stop, carriers also had to deal with the implementation and applicationHealth -related safety restrictions While facing staff shortagesbrought by sick employees.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

But recent data show that business finally returns for besieged companies after more than two years of disruption. Airlines are nowRecord-High Reservations Report While passengers start to take the sky again,USA today reports. The sharp increase in demand has even led many large carriers toBrass their flight schedules With routes and additional departures before what experts expect to be a busy summer tourist season.

Unfortunately, not all the big carriers were able to shake up their recent problems so quickly. In recent weeks, Alaska Airlines has publiclyfought with his schedule Due to a pilot shortage which led to headache for travelers and uncertainty for passengers who have reserved trips with the company. Now, the best leader of the airline warns that the disturbances will probably continue, withAdditional hundreds of flight cancellations expected until the end of next month.

"I am deeply sorry. I hear every day friends, neighbors and guests on the disruption of our flight cancellations", was a disruptiveBen Minicucci Said in a YouTube video sent by e-mail to members of the company Flyer program of the company. "In simple terms: we had 63 pilots less than what we had planned when we built our schedule. As we caught this error, the schedules of April and May were bids avoid cancellations."

In a recent company memo to employees described by theSeattle Times On May 13, Minicucci went exactlyWhat was the difficult situation of the situation. "Of the 1,200 flights we operate every day, we have canceled around 50 of them, 4%," he said. "This happens at a time when thefts are already full, so the rejection options are limited, and many of our customers have experienced extraordinarily long maintenance times. We will continue to see these cancellations until June 1 as much as possible. "

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Fortunately for frustrated travelers, the executive indicated that the company took all the necessary measures to put itsPlan problems in the past. "In July and during the rest of the summer trip season, we should be back to a reliable and busy operation," said Minicucci in the recent video. "50 additional pilots, 400 on -board agents and 200 booking agents will have joined our ranks."

Despite the corrective movements, Minicciremained deeply excused while summarizing the current situation of the airline. "Since April, we have canceled too many flights, disrupted too many plans, extended our teams that are too far away. Does not happen again."

The company's announcement comes when it continues contractual negotiations with the union of its pilots. Last week, the work organization announced that it had startedVote on a potential strike This would further complicate the airline's ability to stick to its schedule.

"While talking about a" strike "is worrying, especially for guests and communities that count on us, they do not occur quickly or without significant notice," said a spokesperson for Alaska Airlines in a Communicated, according to Fox Affiliate Fox Local Seattle 13. "We are convinced that we can obtain an agreement thanks to mediation and believe in this process because it worked for airlines for decades", which means that the company considers that it can put an end to negotiations before such a strike can further affect schedules.

The representatives of the airline employees held the line on their side of the negotiating table. "Alaska pilots are not trying to strike," said the captain.Will McQuillen, president of Alaska Airlines Alpa Mec, said in April. "We are looking for improvements in our contract in accordance with the market, but this will also allow our company to grow and remain successful and competitive. However, we are ready to take all the necessary legal measures, including a legal strike, to carry out the Contract that each Alaska pilot has won. "

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