Snowstorm Cancels More Than 300 Flights In And Out Of Logan Airport
An already tough time to fly has been made even worse by a major snowstorm that hit Boston on Friday.
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An already tough time to fly has been made even worse by a major snowstorm that hit Boston on Friday.
Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest days for holiday travel with people heading home after New Year's celebrations amid cancellations.
There were more flight delays and cancelations on Saturday for holiday travelers trying to return home.
At Logan Airport, there were at least 53 canceled flights on Sunday.
The holiday flight cancellations continued on Christmas Day.
Airports are gearing up for the holiday rush as health experts warn passengers are more likely to get COVID-19 on planes because of the Omicron variant.
The new year could bring new problems for airlines and airports.
Fewer people along the South Shore will be hearing the roar of airplanes overhead.
Logan Airport was packed on Sunday morning with people headed home from the holiday away, and the roads are expected to be busy as well.
Logan Airport was the place for dozens of reunions the night before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to be just as it always was before the pandemic - busy.
The tail of a United Airlines plane caught fire Tuesday morning at Logan Airport, though no passengers were on board at the time.
American citizens and permanent residents were always allowed to enter the U.S., but the travel bans grounded tourists, thwarted business travelers and often separated families.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
A small fire broke out onboard a plane at Logan Airport Wednesday night.
The threat of Tropical Storm Henri was enough to have businesses in Boston's Long Wharf boarding up.
The flight from San Diego was at an altitude of 8,000 feet when the sighting occurred.
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter are suing U.S. Customs and Border Protection, claiming the mother was sexually violated during searches at Logan Airport.
"There is pent-up demand, and people are booking, and people are traveling."
More flights are canceled Monday as American Airlines deals with worker shortages and other issues.
TSA agents at Logan Airport confiscated a number of sharp items from carry-on bags over the weekend.
The virtual security line program offers virtual queueing, which allows travelers to check-in to security through their mobile device.
The plane did not have passengers on board and there were no injuries.
A global reservation system used by three airlines went down early Friday morning causing long lines at Logan Airport and several other airports across the country.
Flights from Logan to the UK are expected to start in the summer of 2022.
