`` Flying virtually empty planes is an obscene waste of fuel . Environmental groups angry with AA after about 68,000 -passenger flight . The passengers were unable to be rebooked after flight delayed by 14 hours . American Airlines says canceling flight would have left many more stranded in Chicago February 8 . The transatlantic flight did carry a full cargo load , according to the airline .
Environmental groups angry with AA after about 68,000 -passenger flight . The passengers were unable to be rebooked after flight delayed by 14 hours . American Airlines says canceling flight would have left many more stranded in Chicago February 8 . The transatlantic flight did carry a full cargo load , according to the airline .