Despite crew shortages, it was able to meet its commitments.

A spokeswoman for the Delta pilots said that she was unaware of any crew shortages and that she did not expect any disruptions next week.

The station ran until the First World War when it temporarily closed because of crew shortages.

The ship had a crew shortage and without more ammunition than he had on deck.

This was a result of a crew shortage, said Ms. Lazu, the ticket agent.

Bausell, although immobilized in port owing to crew shortages, joined Destroyer Division 12 (DesDiv 12) on 30 November.

In 1916, the ship was placed in reserve owing to crew shortages.

They were among 49 passengers denied boarding because of airline regulations on crew shortage after a crew member had to be taken to hospital.

From what you said, this was a case of a long delay caused by a crew shortage, and therefore not denied boarding.

So, can a crew shortage be considered to be an exceptional circumstance?