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American Airlines canceled 653 flights and delayed 1,077 on Jan. 28 due to Winter Storm Fern, causing crew shortages and disrupted schedules at key hubs.
- This past week, American Airlines cancelled 653 flights on Wednesday, with nearly 1,077 delays, and travel alerts extended to Jan. 29, while the DOT requires prompt refunds.
- At DFW, icy ramp and gate conditions degraded turnarounds, and since last Saturday Winter Storm Fern worsened operations across American's hubs, causing many Flight Attendant trips to break.
- Stranded crew members slept at airports, complicating scheduling, while American Airlines offered double pay for flight attendants and five extra hours for pilots to encourage shifts.
- American Airlines said operations at DFW showed marked improvement in departures and arrivals, and an airline representative said teams are working diligently to minimize cancellations.
- The episode marks the carrier's worst weather cancellations in a century, as American Airlines recorded 653 cancellations compared to United's 11 and Delta's 14, while Department of Transportation rules guarantee refunds for delayed bags over 12 hours.
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