“The nationwide spike in omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation,” according to a statement from the airline. “As a result, we’ve unfortunately had to cancel some flights.”
Delta said the coronavirus also was causing staff issues, but that potential weather issues also are a factor in the cancellations.
As of 7:30 a.m. Christmas Eve, only one flight at the Dayton International Airport was affected — American Airlines flight #AA9857 scheduled to depart at 9 a.m. Christmas Eve from Dayton to Chicago.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as of 7:30 a.m. Christmas Eve has five cancellations. Delta flight #906 scheduled to arrive at 6:29 a.m. from Seattle; Delta flight #886 scheduled to arrive at 7:55 a.m. from Seattle; Delta flight #886 scheduled to depart at 7:55 a.m. for Seattle; Allegiant flight #738 scheduled to depart at 1:32 p.m. to Key West, Florida; and Allegiant flight #739 scheduled to arrive at 7:33 p.m. from Key West.
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