Delays, cancellations mount at Miami International Airport after deadly Amazon cargo plane crash
Flights at Miami International Airport continue to be impacted one day after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway and crashed, killing five people and injuring five others.
That crash forced officials to shut down all runways and implement a ground stop while dozens of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews raced to the scene to extinguish a fire that broke out when the plane crashed, and to help those who were injured.
That ground stop has since been lifted and two of the airport's four runways have also been reopened, but flight delays and cancellations have been increasing at the facility.
American Airlines waives some fees for travelers impacted by MIA crash
American Airlines, however, said it was waiving fees for passengers traveling to, from or through Miami International Airport while the situation continues to unfold and normal operations at the facility resume.
The airline posted more details on its website.
Passengers who spoke with CBS News Miami said they're trying to keep their delays in perspective as federal investigators descend upon MIA to try and determine what led to the deadly incident.
"It's sad what happened," Juana Paz said. "We just think of ourselves, but we don't think about other people who died, which is sad."
Miami International Airport passengers sleep on benches, floor
Other passengers said that nearby hotels were full on Sunday night, so the airport floor was the only option.
"I have not had any sleep," Indy Council said. "People are sleeping on benches, the floor. And as we can see, I have no sleep."
Some passengers stranded in Miami until later this week
Countless passengers told CBS News Miami they couldn't find another flight until at least Tuesday.
"They delayed it like three times and then eventually just canceled it, so our alternative is not leaving until Tuesday," said Marah Edwardo, who is traveling to North Carolina.
Airport employees handed out bottles of water as passengers waited in long lines to rebook their flights.
"I was booked on United first, and it got canceled and I rebooked it immediately with American... stand in this line for some time, and now my second flight is canceled," said Polina Radchenkova.
Passengers who have flights to or from Miami International Airport are being urged to check with airlines directly to check the status of a flight before heading to the airport in case there is a delay or if the flight has been canceled.
