American Airlines grounds more than 900 additional flights

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Travelers faced another round of airport turmoil today as American Airlines scrubbed 933 more flights so it could continue inspecting and repairing wiring on its MD-80 aircraft. It now appears it could be Sunday before American's flight schedule returns to normal.

In addition, Milwaukee, Wis.-based Midway Airlines joined the ranks of carriers canceling flights because of tougher federal oversight of aircraft maintenance. Midway said it scrapped 14 of its 290 daily departures to inspect the wiring on its MD-80s.
American, the world's biggest airline, has canceled about 2,500 flights since Tuesday, disrupting travel plans for more than 150,000 people and creating chaotic conditions at some of the nation's busiest airports. American normally operates about 2,300 flights a day.

American has returned 101 of its 300 MD-80s to service. But completing work on the remaining aircraft could stretch into Saturday morning, forcing cancellation of flights Friday and Saturday.

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I understand that due to these cancellations people are becoming very irate. I myself am not a risk taker when it comes to situations out of my control. Therefore, I am glad these planes have been grounded so they can be inspected and properly repaired. I would not want to take any chances knowing that the MD-80's that have already been taken out of the skies have needed wiring repairs and whatnaut. It's definitely better to be safe than sorry! I can't believe how many cancellations that theirs been thus far (2,500). I do agree that American Airlines needs to get a better handle on the situation so there is'nt any added chaotic turmoil in the making. Travelers need to be refunded so they can find other means of getting to their next destination without any further delay!