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The number of flights American Airlines canceled during a four-day span in 2008 due to pressure from the Federal Aviation Administration, stranding or rerouting more than a quarter-million passengers.

The number of flights American Airlines canceled during a four-day span in 2008 due to pressure from the Federal Aviation Administration, stranding or rerouting more than a quarter-million passengers.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.