FILE - American Airlines plane. (American Airlines)American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
The Texas-based carrier told FOX Business Monday that its service in Islip and Ithaca, New York, as well as in Toledo, Ohio, will end starting on Sept.
7. "We’re extremely grateful for the care and service our team members provided to our customers in Islip, Ithaca and Toledo, and are working closely with them during this time,"American Airlines said in a statement. JETBLUE, ALASKA TRIM SCHEDULES AS AIRLINES ATTEMPT SMOOTHER SUMMERThe carrier said it's proactively reaching out to customers who are scheduled to travel after the aforementioned date and is offering alternate arrangements.
The "difficult" decision to cut service comes as major airlines grapple with a shortage of pilots at a time when demand for travel is booming.