9,500 Canceled Flights and Other Fallout Caused by Bad Data

Poor data quality and lack of data reliability are not just theoretical issues; they can cause significant disruptions in transportation systems, as demonstrated by the recent flight cancellations due to a damaged database file in the FAA's Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system. Modern solutions like Data Observability provide visibility into data quality and alert organizations of mitigation and remediation before such outages occur. Accurate and reliable data is essential for making better decisions on organizational investments, planning, and operations in the transportation sector. By leveraging data insights through data observability, airlines can predict maintenance issues, optimize crew scheduling, manage traffic effectively, and improve overall service quality.