Flights get cancelled sometimes, but why?
Flights get cancelled sometimes, but why?
Flight cancellation is one of the things travellers are often wary of, yet it has been such a normal and frequent occurrence worldwide, and usually, for no clear reasons. In this article, we’d like to shed light on the reasons why flights are cancelled - reasons that go beyond bad weather and technical issues.?
Generally, the reasons for flight cancellation can be broken down into two categories: within the airline’s control and beyond the airline’s control.?
Reasons within the airline’s control:
One of the common reasons for flight cancellation is due to commercial considerations. In situations where an airline faces challenges in achieving sufficient passenger demand, they may opt to cancel or merge 2 flights into 1. This decision aims to optimise operational resources and mitigate potential financial losses associated with operating underfilled aircraft.??
At MYAirline, we recognise the significant inconvenience and disruption caused by flight cancellations. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring that even if our aircrafts have lower passenger occupancy, your flight will never be cancelled, because we prioritise your travel experience, and we prioritise your needs as our valued customers.?
Reasons beyond the airline’s control:
Flights may be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions for flying. These include thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow, fog, or other extreme weather conditions that render it difficult for planes to take off and land smoothly and safely.
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When a plane is affected by unexpected technical issues, e.g. the sudden malfunction of aircraft parts, flights are cancelled to prevent compromising the safety of passengers and crew on board.?
Congested airports and airspace can happen during peak travel times, such as holidays or weekends. To mitigate congestion and deter potential hazards, Air Traffic Controllers may implement restrictions, delays, or even cancellations on flights.?
If there is a disruption at the airport, such as a power outage or airport closure due to authorities’ instructions, then, flight cancellation is unfortunately inevitable.?
While flight cancellation is an unfortunate reality due to reasons beyond the airline’s control, we strive to minimise its occurrence in this regard and prioritise your convenience and flying experience with us. We believe that open communication is essential to navigating flight cancellations. Hence, we highly value transparency and are committed to helping you every step of the way.?
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