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Flight Delay ‘Misery Maps’ Show Worst Impacted Airports Amid Weather Alerts

Flight Delay ‘Misery Maps’ Show Worst Impacted Airports Amid Weather Alerts

Summary

Over the weekend, several U.S. airports faced flight delays and cancellations due to bad weather. The most affected airports included those in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Boston. The National Weather Service also issued blizzard warnings in parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

Key Facts

  • FlightAware reported many flight delays and cancellations at airports across the U.S. over the weekend.
  • Between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, there were 576 delays and 77 cancellations.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport was one of the most affected, with 140 delays and 12 cancellations.
  • The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for states including Minnesota, North Dakota, and Michigan.
  • Heavy snow and strong winds were expected in the Great Lakes area.
  • Detroit Metro Airport saw about 250 flight disruptions due to weather.
  • Lake-effect snow was predicted to affect parts of New York and Pennsylvania.

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