Massive US winter storm leads to 4,000+ flight cancellations
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A massive winter storm has canceled over 10,900 U.S. flights, marking the worst disruption since early 2020 and leaving travelers stranded nationwide.
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out and air traffic controllers go unpaid. The good news right now is that this is not a peak travel time, so travelers stand better odds of rebooking if their flight ...
The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide. Staffing shortages have caused flight delays at a growing number of ...
If you absolutely have to travel, be prepared to roll with the punches. More flights are likely to get delayed or canceled as the storm progresses. Research your rebooking options and alternative itineraries in advance, and take advantage of airlines' self-service tools to avoid long lines at airport agent desks or long hold times on the phone.
Flights currently canceled as of 8:33 a.m. at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, 5401 N. Martin L King Blvd., include: Southwest flight 3214 to Dallas (Love Field) New Orleans at 3 p.m. American flight 3798 to Dallas (DFW) at 3:09 p.m. American flight 5491 to Dallas (DFW) at 6:50 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO — Flight delays and cancellations are hitting 40 major airports across the country as the longest government shutdown in history continues. The FAA imposed the flight reductions on Friday, saying they would relieve pressure on air traffic ...
Flights in and out of Oklahoma City Will Rogers International Airport were canceled on Saturday because of the winter storm, and crews are working to get flights to resume as normal on Sunday.
With over 1,500 cancellations at DFW and nearly 300 at Love Field on Thursday, travelers continue to face disruptions as icy conditions impact air travel across North Texas.