Since Saturday, Spirit Airlines flights have been grounded as pilots headed to the picket lines, demanding pay that compares better with their rivals. To the dismay of travelers, many of whom have been stranded for days, the company announced Tuesday that it has canceled flights through Thursday.
British Airways faces a second round of crippling strikes, putting the airline in a tough position.
British Airways crews will likely go on strike Monday after a court order lifted a ban prohibiting airline employees from walking off the job.
British Airways' cabin crews began a three-day strike this weekend that caused the UK carrier to cancel over 1,000 flights over the weekend. The the airline said it would try to accommodate 49,000 passengers, is redirecting many more to other airlines.
