Travel Waiver/Alert: East Coast Severe Weather (July 29, 2023)
Jul 29, 23, 4:47 am
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Travel Waiver/Alert: East Coast Severe Weather (July 29, 2023)
Keeping EWR and UA's East Coast flight schedule under siege:
David
Jul 29, 23, 5:44 am
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I was scheduled to fly MCI-EWR at 0600 today and got the email yesterday afternoon advising of severe weather which may impact my trip. The inbound was scheduled to fly EWR-MCI last night, though it returned to the gate after 90~ minutes of sitting adjacent to a runway. The flight returned to the gate and ultimately canceled.
luckily I checked the status of the reservation beforehand and was able to get rebooked via DEN to LGA. UA.bomb kept me in F (expiring plus points got me up front). I have a feeling I wouldn’t have been traveling if I waited until this morning to rebook as everything is packed.
Another wonderful summer on the east coast ….
luckily I checked the status of the reservation beforehand and was able to get rebooked via DEN to LGA. UA.bomb kept me in F (expiring plus points got me up front). I have a feeling I wouldn’t have been traveling if I waited until this morning to rebook as everything is packed.
Another wonderful summer on the east coast ….
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Jul 29, 23, 7:29 am
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I was on a flight (LAS-ORD) that was diverted (to IND) last night because of the weather bearing down on ORD. As we approached, the pilot was given a flight path that took is right next to some awesome storm cells with classic anvil-shaped clouds towering above us. The atmosphere, other than the storm, was clear giving us a beautiful view from the starboard port windows. As the sunlight faded, continual lightning became visible. The sight was incredible.
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Jul 29, 23, 8:43 am
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How many cumulative travel waivers are we up to now for UA this month? 
I am traveling on another carrier today, and I am in the "affected area". No waivers as far as I can tell. I don't even see any waiver for the entire past week.
I am traveling on another carrier today, and I am in the "affected area". No waivers as far as I can tell. I don't even see any waiver for the entire past week.
Jul 29, 23, 10:32 am
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I am the first person to explain to people that weather doesn't have to be at/near an airport to cause ATC delays. Weather over the routes to/from the airport causes ATC delays too.
However, I can't help but feel that something at the FAA is severely broken right now.
However, I can't help but feel that something at the FAA is severely broken right now.
Jul 29, 23, 12:30 pm
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I was on a flight (LAS-ORD) that was diverted (to IND) last night because of the weather bearing down on ORD. As we approached, the pilot was given a flight path that took is right next to some awesome storm cells with classic anvil-shaped clouds towering above us. The atmosphere, other than the storm, was clear giving us a beautiful view from the starboard windows. As the sunlight faded, continual lightning became visible. The sight was incredible.
Jul 29, 23, 3:51 pm
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Something is broken somewhere, clearly.
Jul 29, 23, 5:34 pm
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Lot of cancellations tonight EWR
Looks like lots of cancelled flights tonight at EWR most RJs and others. Looks like most of the bad weather will be north of the airport. Why does this hub operation fall apart on a regular basis. Why not delay flights around weather and not cancel.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Jul 29, 23, 5:40 pm
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When weather significantly impacts the area you lose that capacity. The remaining capacity is spoken for by other scheduled flights, pilots and flight attendants have duty limits, etc. Therefore it can be better to control the situation by proactively/strategically thinning the schedule rather that trying to fit 50 pounds of flights in a 30 pound sack and playing wheel of fortune with what is going to fall out.
Jul 29, 23, 5:42 pm
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Jul 29, 23, 5:46 pm
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Looks like lots of cancelled flights tonight at EWR most RJs and others. Looks like most of the bad weather will be north of the airport. Why does this hub operation fall apart on a regular basis. Why not delay flights around weather and not cancel.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Jul 29, 23, 5:47 pm
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Looks like lots of cancelled flights tonight at EWR most RJs and others. Looks like most of the bad weather will be north of the airport. Why does this hub operation fall apart on a regular basis. Why not delay flights around weather and not cancel.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Other hub airports in particular PHL and DTW dont do that far less cancellations.
Jul 29, 23, 6:02 pm
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Not coming to be a good evening for any carrier with all the major NE hubs in various ground stops, flow control, ...
