Dozens of Sprit Airline customers were stranded at airports after over 156 flights were canceled or delayed on Sunday and Monday.
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Videos and pictures of the chaos were posted on social media when Spirit Airlines unexpectedly canceled. As reported by USA Today, the airline carrier canceled 246 flights on Monday and 165 on Sunday. Passenger Rebecca Osborn said that the situation looked like a “hurricane shelter” at Orlando International Airport.
@SpiritAirlines Chaos at Orlando Airport, Hundreds of passengers stranded and no help from Spirit Staff pic.twitter.com/O5qc3a3p5H
— Rosemary R (@Rosemary1727) July 31, 2021
Spokesman Erik Hofmeyer said in a statement to the outlet that the delays and cancellations were caused by “weather and operational situations.”
“We’re working around the clock to get back on track in the wake of some travel disruptions over the weekend due to a series of weather and operational challenges We needed to make proactive cancellations to some flights across the network, but the majority of flights are still scheduled as planned.”
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Due to the delays, airports have been urging passengers to check their emails before heading to the airport as flights have been canceled or delayed.
The airline’s website will be adding a chat function to issue refunds, vouchers, and other alternatives to customers.