Lots of cancelled flights, frustration at Chicago's O'Hare Airport amid winter storm
CBS 2's Chris Tye spent the day talking to people stuck as hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled on Thursday.
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CBS 2's Chris Tye spent the day talking to people stuck as hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled on Thursday.
Check back for flight cancellation updates as the storm progresses.
As a winter storm with blizzard-like conditions moves through the Chicago area, airlines have reported flight cancellations and delays at O'Hare and Midway Airports.
CBS 2's Chris Tye was talking to parents stuck at O'Hare International Airport needing to keep their kids entertained as the winter storm forces hundreds of flight cancellations.
Winter storm warnings are in effect as snow, blizzard-like conditions and frigid temperatures arrive. Will travelers hoping to fly out this morning make it to their destinations?
High winds also made for some dicey landings as planes coming in for a landing were tossed around quite a bit at O'Hare International Airport Saturday.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic.
Hundreds of flights were canceled at O'Hare and Midway international airports Thursday afternoon as snow pounded the Chicago area.
After heavy snow and a round on the way, Chicago, airlines have canceled hundreds of flights on Thursday at O'Hare and Midway airports.
As a Winter Storm Warning takes effect in Chicago, airlines are reporting flight cancellations and delays at O'Hare and Midway airports.
As a Winter Weather Advisory takes effect in Chicago, airlines are reporting flight cancellations O'Hare and Midway airports.
More flights into and out of Chicago have been canceled Saturday as snow piles up and COVID cases still affect airport staffing.
The COVID surge still creating some trouble for air travel. More flights in-and-out of Chicago are being canceled.
While Santa experienced smooth sailing, that was not the case for thousands of holiday travelers.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Friday due to staffing issues from COVID -19.
American Airlines have cancelled 1500 flights since Friday citing severe weather and staffing shortages according to a statement released from Chief Operating Officer David Seymour.
"It's the most important day of my life thus far and I didn't have a single family member present."
Airlines continue to cancel flights at O'Hare and Midway international airports Tuesday as the winter storm continues in the Chicago area.
Chicago has been hit by its second major snowstorm in a week, and airlines have been forced to cancel more than 200 flights.
As winter weather moves into the area, Chicago's airports are canceling flights.
As of 6:45 a.m., there had been 93 canceled flights at O'Hare International Airport, and two canceled flights at Midway International Airport,
Airlines at O'Hare and Midway airports have canceled over 1,100 flights amid slick conditions.
Flight delays and cancellations were reported Sunday amid persistent rain, as well as weather issues elsewhere in the country.
