Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

American Airlines' cancellations of hundreds of flights yesterday on its MD-80 aircraft are not directly affecting travelers at T.F. Green Airport this morning, according to an airport spokeswoman.

The airport's Web site lists all but one flight arrived or on time through the morning. Departures are the mirror image, according to the listing.

But The Journal reported today that while American does not use MD-80 planes out of Green Airport, people who are on American flights and have to get onto a connecting flights in Chciago could see delays.

This weekend is expected to be a busy travel time as many people head out during school spring vacations.

American Airlines cancelled 933 more flights yesterday because safety inspections found the airline did not follow a Federal Aviation Administration directive involving the securing of wiring in wheel wells of MD-80 planes. Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been stranded nationally.

Leave a comment

Please be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish.

Name:

Email:

URL:  

Remember personal info?

Captcha:

Type the characters you see in the picture above.