Do airlines cancel flights if there are only a few passengers?


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NO, because a lack of passengers isn't one of the reasons why your flight may be cancelled.

The myth is fuelled by the belief that it’s not worth the cost to operate a near empty flight, but travel insiders have said that airlines won't cancel a flight simply because there are only a few passengers on board.

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