CNN reports:
Holiday travelers returning home this weekend could contend with more delays at airports as severe thunderstorms intensify in the South and a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms slams the West.
More flight delays and cancellations could be on the horizon this busy holiday weekend after over 18,000 flights into, out of, or within the United States were delayed or canceled Thursday and Friday, according to FlightAware.com.
Nearly 600 US flights have already been canceled into or out of the US Saturday afternoon.
Read the full article. At this writing, over 4500 US flights have been delayed or canceled.
Winter weather is impacting travelers. If your flight is cancelled for any reason—including weather—and you choose not to rebook, you are entitled to a full refund.
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) December 28, 2024
The high number of holiday travelers, disruptive weather patterns, FAA flow control programs and other factors are all affecting airports and flights nationwide, including in and out of TPA. Please check with Southwest for the latest flight information. Wishing you safe travels.
— Tampa International Airport
(@FlyTPA) December 28, 2024
As millions of Americans head to airports after Christmas, nasty weather, including destructive storms in parts of Texas, could impact many people’s travel plans.
Thursday in Dallas, some passengers were stranded when hundreds of flights were canceled due to thunderstorms. pic.twitter.com/oUjRrpFF1B
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 27, 2024