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BREAKING NEWS: OAG tracks Crowdstrike travel chaos
Last weeks’ CrowdStrike IT outage incident will have some lingering impact on the operational recovery on some airlines, reports OAG.
In an analysis issued this morning (July 22), OAG says that North American- based airlines struggled over the weekend to recover back to their normal operating levels, with Delta Air Lines still seeing around 1,500 cancellations per day across the whole weekend. On the other hand, Delta’s two major legacy competitors – United Airlines and American Airlines – appear to have restored services to near normal levels, says OAG.
Across the European carriers, Easyjet increased the number of cancellations as a combination of crew duty hours and aircraft resources continued to impact the business, while carriers such as British Airways saw cancellations halve from Friday’s level over the weekend.
According to OAG, Delta recorded a total of 4,675 flight cancelations between Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21. United Airlines, number 2 in terms of flights cancelled, came in at 1,706 cancellations.
OAG reports that in percentage terms over the weekend Delta cancelled around 25% of its scheduled flights and remains the most impacted of the airlines analyzed. Spirit was the single most affected carrier on Friday 19th July, with nearly one-third of all flights cancelled, but they have now seen their rate of cancellations drop back to just under 10% on Sunday. With over 12% of flights cancelled on Sunday, EasyJet is still struggling to get back to a normal operation and will be hoping for an improvement in the first half of the week.
To see a detailed breakdown of the impact of the outage on airlines, please go to the OAG blog here.
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Now to the news.
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores — IAADFS –has re-elected Rene Riedi of Avolta as chairman for another term. See full slate of 2024 officers and Board members on page 1.
TFWA has announced an outstanding agenda of speakers for the 2024 Tax Free World Exhibition for the opening conference and Tuesday morning workshop in Cannes. Page 1.
BY THE NUMBERS
ATL again tops world’s busiest airports as ACI says “air travel is as strong as ever.” See pages 1 & 2.
Who is visiting the U.S.? The latest breakdown of international air travel to/from the U.S. (May) indicates that outbound U.S. citizen travel is fueling most increases. Page 2.
Caribbean dominates OAG’s list of shortest international flights. Page 3.
Resilience: Jamaica welcomes more than 105,000 stay-over visitors in 11 days since it was hit by Hurricane Beryl – and allocates $2 million from tourist funds for storm relief. Page 3.
Tui-owned Marella Cruises expands in Caribbean in 2025. Page 3.
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IN THE TMI SPOTLIGHT: AIRPORTS
Pittsburgh International Airport announces 15 new stores and restaurants as part of terminal modernization. Page 4.
IN THE TMI SPOTLIGHT: BEAUTY
Coty Travel Retail debuts exclusive avant-premère launch of Gucci Floral Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum in major international airport worldwide. Page 5.
PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS
Blue Caterpillar appoints Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal as South America area sales manager. Page 6.
Pernod Ricard to sell its portfolio of strategic international wines to owner of Accolade Wines. Page 6.
Tairo rebrands, consolidates three divisions under one umbrella. Page 6.
ARI promotes Laura Lee O’Driscoll as general counsel. Page 6.
