Originally Posted by
phish1209
I think it can also mean the plane is half empty and not a profitable flight. I can't count the number of times coming out of DCA or LGA to BOS that the 3 and 4pm shuttles get canceled for "operational delays".
It's an FAA reg that an airline must operate a scheduled flight, even if it has zero passengers booked. Plus, the airline needs the aircraft in the downstream cities anyway. I never understand why people immediately assume an airline cancels a flight just because its empty.