6 Reasons Why are Flights Cancelled
25 Apr, 2025
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Adverse weather such as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog, or snow can make flying unsafe, leading to cancellations.
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Severe Weather Conditions
Unexpected aircraft malfunctions or required maintenance can ground planes until issues are resolved, causing flight cancellations.
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Technical or Mechanical Issues
Congested airspace or staffing shortages in air traffic control can result in delays or cancellations to manage traffic flow safely.
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Air Traffic Control Restrictions
Regulations limit the number of hours flight crews can work. If a crew exceeds these limits or is unavailable, flights may be cancelled.
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Crew Availability
Threats or security breaches at airports can lead to flight cancellations as a precautionary measure.
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Security Concerns
Issues like IT system failures, as seen during the 2024 global outage affecting multiple airlines, can disrupt operations and lead to cancellations.
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