American Cancels 570 More Flights Today

That brings the number of travelers affected by the carrier’s troubles this week to more than 250,000. In a Senate subcommittee hearing yesterday, Sen. Jay Rockefeller called the rash of groundings “an embarrassment to the nation.” If you’re still wondering why this is all happening, USA Today has a quick Q&A rundown.

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