Winter storm leads to cancellations, delays at Philadelphia airport Sunday
A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already impacting air travel.
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A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already impacting air travel.
Most travelers at Philadelphia International Airport said the day was going smoothly, though some faced delays because of weather in the western U.S.
If you're flying, be ready for extra volume at Philadelphia International Airport. Brandon Goldner reports.
Passengers who opt to not rebook are now entitled to an automatic refund if their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. The Department of Transportation rule requiring airlines to issue refunds — not vouchers — went into effect in October.
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station faced crowds and some delays Sunday evening.
According to AAA, more than 1 million Philadelphia residents will travel 50 miles or more over the end-of-year holidays and 90% will drive to their destination. This means only 7% will be flying and 3% will take some other kind of transportation, like a bus, train, cruise ship, etc.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
As the snow was coming through, the holiday travel season was heating up. PHL anticipates more than 1.3 million people will be in and out of the airport between Friday and Jan. 4. Siafa Lewis reports.
All eyes are on the skies on what is a big travel day at the airport. Josh Sanders reports from Philadelphia International Airport.
Plenty of people were also returning to the Philadelphia area after spending the holiday away.
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station faced long lines and delays again Monday as the Thanksgiving rush wound down.
While Sunday was expected to be the busiest of the Thanksgiving holiday travel days, officials at Philadelphia International Airport anticipated Monday coming in at a close second.
While there were some lengthy lines and wait times, travelers flying out of PHL on Sunday said spending the holiday with loved ones made it all worth it.
It was a busy travel day at Philadelphia International Airport as thousands of people looked to make it home after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Philadelphia International Airport expects more than 99,000 people to pass through Sunday on what's expected to be one of the busier travel days of the holiday weekend. The influx of flyers comes one day after a power outage at PHL delayed dozens of flights.
Power was restored at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday after dozens of flights were delayed due to a power outage in Terminal D causing several flights to move to different gates.
There were problems at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday after the power went out at one of the terminals. Everything is back up and running, but there are some residual issues. Ray Strickland reports it left some travelers stuck for hours.
Philadelphia International Airport is dealing with a power outage in Terminal D, delaying several flights into and out of the terminal.
People at Philadelphia International Airport said they didn't have any issues flying or driving on the way to the airport on Thanksgiving Eve.
A record number of travelers are expected to pass through airports across the country this Thanksgiving, and people CBS News Philadelphia spoke with Wednesday say the inconveniences are worth it.
It's an age-old rule of thumb that some speedy light-packing travelers might say is outdated or overly cautious. But during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush, you definitely want to allow extra time to deal with traffic and long lines for security, a spokesperson for Philadelphia International Airport explains to CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner.
According to AAA, 975,000 Philadelphia area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving travel day period.
Thanksgiving is just days away, and a record number of Americans are expected to travel this week, either by car or by plane. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has what you need to know before heading out for the holidays.
Monday at Philadelphia International Airport is projected to be one of the slowest days of the holiday travel week, but that’ll change in just a few hours.
Philadelphia International Airport was bustling Sunday night and many say they aren't letting the potentially nasty weather dampen their holiday spirits.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The man accused of shooting a 61-year-old at a Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip mall was arrested at his home, where investigators found items that immediately got the attention of law enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
QVC, a West Chester-based company, says it's trying to slash billions of dollars of debt after it officially files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Franklin Field prepares to host the annual Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track invitational in America.
After a VERY warm week, cooler air arrives in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Bill Kelly has the forecast.