American Airlines COO calls flight cancellations 'simply unacceptable' in memo to employees: 'Everyone deserves better'
1. AAL experienced 1,400 flight cancellations due to shutdown impact. 2. Approximately 250,000 customers were affected by these disruptions. 3. COO urges government to resolve shutdown for operational stability. 4. FAA mandates a 10% cut in flight operations at major airports. 5. Thanksgiving travel plans may be significantly disrupted for many.