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00:03Delta's domestic flight cancellation rate has climbed above the industry average this year,
00:07a setback for an airline known for reliable operations, according to the Wall Street Journal.
00:12The airline's cancellations tied to pilot availability are more than 10 times historical
00:18levels and account for 35% of mainline flight cancellations, up from 7% in 2024.
00:25Delta hired 500 pilots in 2025, less than half the prior year's total, and fewer than
00:31American and United.
00:33The pilots' union says the airline started 2026, roughly 800 pilots short.
00:39Delta disputes that, saying it has 20% more pilots than in 2019.
00:44The airline has accelerated hiring, boosted crew tracker staffing by over 15% since last
00:50summer, and is keeping more pilots on standby to stabilize operations heading into the
00:54summer travel season.
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