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United Airlines blames FAA for disruptions affecting 150,000 passengers

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby told employees that a shortage of air traffic controllers affected about 150,000 passengers in recent days as the carrier struggles with canceled flights brought on by thunderstorms in the New York areaIn an email late Monday afternoon, Kirby took direct aim at the Federal Aviation Administration, saying short staffing… Read More »