A spokesman said on Monday “essentially” all Spirit flights were canceled.
TAMPA, Florida – Spirit Airlines customers at Tampa International Airport are among those looking for answers after the company canceled hundreds of flights.
According to an airport spokesman, a total of 20 round-trip flights were canceled on Monday. “That’s essentially all of our Spirit flights,” they added.
Although it is unclear how many, TPA said that following the cancellations, guests lined up at the airline’s ticket office to reschedule their flights. In the meantime, the airport advises anyone who wants to fly with Spirit to check with the company about the status.
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Dissatisfied passengers reported massive delays in cities across the country for the first time over the weekend. According to statistics from FlightAware, the Florida-based airline has postponed or canceled nearly 900 flights since Sunday.
Speculation on social media sparked rumors of a possible pilots strike. Spirit Airlines has denied such rumors in a statement.
“There is no strike,” Spirit representative Field Sutton said in an email. “I am aware of the rumor of a pilots strike, but it’s 100% false. We have a fantastic team of pilots who are working very hard during this busy travel season.”
Spirit isn’t the only airline to face massive delays and cancellations during the summer months. In June, American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights due to staff shortages. Several technical issues resulted in Southwest Airlines also canceling thousands of flights over several days.
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In a press release on Monday, Spirit said the airline’s problems were due to “operational challenges” but were not being resolved.
“We’re working around the clock to get back on track after a few weekend travel disruptions due to a number of weather and operational challenges,” the statement said. “We have had to proactively cancel some flights across the network, but most flights are still on schedule.”
Orlando International Airport also felt the effects of the cancellations when WKMG-TV reported hundreds of passengers queuing to speak to an airport representative about their flight. The outlet adds that some travelers said they waited 12 hours before reaching a member of staff.
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We are experiencing operational challenges in some areas of our network. Before heading to the airport, check your email and current flight status here: https://t.co/yuPJDPxeNu. The quickest way to get help is through our web chat: https://t.co/QnlZcUCMtk. pic.twitter.com/E176h8KHjN
– Spirit Airlines (@SpiritAirlines) August 2, 2021
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