AUGUSTA - Dozens of travelers were stranded after Atlantic Southeast Airlines canceled nine flights through Augusta Regional Airport this weekend. <br>
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Company officials said an automated weather observation device wasn't working. <br>
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``My understanding of ASA company policy is they cannot operate without that system in place,'' said Kathryn Solee, a spokeswoman for Augusta Regional. <br>
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Nearly 500 people were affected after six flights were canceled Sunday and three on Monday. Travelers were stranded in Augusta and Atlanta airports. <br>
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The Automated Surface Observation System reports temperature and dew point. A technician had been notified. Flights involving US Airways were not affected, Solee said. <br>
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ASA spokesman Sam Watts said the company arranged bus transportation for those booked on the first canceled flight out of Atlanta. <br>
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``They are doing everything they can,'' he said. <br>
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