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2013 Flight xx Cancellation / Delay / Diversion etc. on (date) (consolidated)
Jan 25, 2013, 6:18 pm
#61
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As the initial scheduled departure was nearly five hours ago, perhaps the ground stop on DCA-bound flights had not been implemented when it was time to board and de-ice. Perhaps the ground stop/delay was implemented after everyone was onboard and the plane was de-iced. Not much anyone can do at that point. Of course, the new federal rules may result in fines for AA if pax were held captive for over three hours.
Jan 25, 2013, 11:33 pm
#62
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Definitely in the same boat, albeit not AA (but DL). Landed at 2129 and parked at the gate at 0014. Sad thing was this storm didn't do what the forecast called for; moved much quicker and produced way more ice than snow. Be grateful that they are giving you updates, I have been in similar situations where the crew was sparse on details, mainly because they didn't have an update.
Jan 27, 2013, 10:19 am
#63
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irrops at ORD today 1/27
Looks like lots of proactive cancellations in anticipation of chicago weather this afternoon - hope everyone gets to their destination safely!
Jan 28, 2013, 6:44 am
#64
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AA 2018 DFW-EWR was cancelled today. 
Feb 2, 2013, 5:07 pm
#65
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AA/136 LAX-LHR on Feb 1 diverted to ORD and dumped fuel before continuing on to LHR two hours later -- looks like 3 hr delay. Anyone know what happened?
And AA/87 LHR-ORD cancelled 2/3. Related?
And AA/87 LHR-ORD cancelled 2/3. Related?
Feb 2, 2013, 6:28 pm
#66
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Odd coincidence at ORD and AA's mx issues
I was scheduled to be on flight AA98 last night from Chicago to Heathrow, which, after delaying every 30 minutes for 3 hours, deplaning, and having pax wait in the airport for another 3 hours, finally cancelled the flight due to mechanical issues and then made pax wait another 1.5 hours to offload the bags.
During the time we were waiting at the gate, the AA LAX to LHR flight made an emergency landing at ORD due to mechanical issues as well, but either switched aircraft or fixed the problem after 1-2 hours. No displaced pax from the cancelled ORD-LHR flight were allowed to standby when the LAX-LHR flight departed from ORD.
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The agents at the airport were frustrated but kept their composure and pax were accommodated at various hotels (myself at the Crowne Plaza which is quite nice) but due to AA's mishandling of the situation and delays offloading baggage, I couldn't check in until 4:30am and have to check at noon.
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During the time we were waiting at the gate, the AA LAX to LHR flight made an emergency landing at ORD due to mechanical issues as well, but either switched aircraft or fixed the problem after 1-2 hours. No displaced pax from the cancelled ORD-LHR flight were allowed to standby when the LAX-LHR flight departed from ORD.
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The agents at the airport were frustrated but kept their composure and pax were accommodated at various hotels (myself at the Crowne Plaza which is quite nice) but due to AA's mishandling of the situation and delays offloading baggage, I couldn't check in until 4:30am and have to check at noon.
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Feb 7, 2013, 12:49 am
#68
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AA 963 tonight.
AA 963 was delayed 4 hours. AA said they had a change of equipment. Wonder if the 77W did not go out tonight. Anyone has any info?
Flightaware showing UNKNOW aircraft
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL963
Flightaware showing UNKNOW aircraft
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL963
Feb 7, 2013, 1:03 am
#69
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Appears to be mechanical and got switched to a 772. Too bad for the pax wanting to fly on the new plane!
Feb 7, 2013, 1:28 am
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Still shows a 77W on flightaware?
Feb 7, 2013, 5:22 am
#71
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I'm afraid that doesn't mean much - sometimes it's slow to update.
Was indeed a 772:
Comments:
☨DTE CHNG FLT☨ ORIG 6FEB
DFW 835P D D23
GRU ☨ 1030A
5DFW/6DFW-GRU NRML 773W WILL OPT IN 772A EQP. EDM N7LB OTS
FTWDP GAINES *2139
3DFW/ETD2359 CEQ *2350
7DFW/AUTO REACCOM DELAYED FLT SEE N*0963FEB06DFW *2231*CRCYMG
4DFW/OUT0003 OFF0038 *0038
2GRU/ETA1418 *0608
EDM N7LB OTS = Equipment Distribution Mechanical - ship N7LB (N718AN) - Out Of Service
Was indeed a 772:
Comments:
☨DTE CHNG FLT☨ ORIG 6FEB
DFW 835P D D23
GRU ☨ 1030A
5DFW/6DFW-GRU NRML 773W WILL OPT IN 772A EQP. EDM N7LB OTS
FTWDP GAINES *2139
3DFW/ETD2359 CEQ *2350
7DFW/AUTO REACCOM DELAYED FLT SEE N*0963FEB06DFW *2231*CRCYMG
4DFW/OUT0003 OFF0038 *0038
2GRU/ETA1418 *0608
EDM N7LB OTS = Equipment Distribution Mechanical - ship N7LB (N718AN) - Out Of Service
Last edited by IflyonAA; Feb 7, 2013 at 5:30 am
Feb 7, 2013, 6:26 am
#72
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Its not just getting a new plane or not; I would be interested to hear how passengers were re-accommodated on this flight, including J, MCE and MC.
Feb 7, 2013, 6:32 am
#73
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Just landed in DFW, new pretty bird sitting at the gate. That would be a bummer for those who flew specifically for it.
Feb 7, 2013, 6:44 am
#74
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Curious about flight path on route
I checked several AA963 flight paths on flightaware.com and they all avoid Cuban airspace. Is this so no fees have to be paid to Cuban government?
