Thousands of U.S. flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, after Thanksgiving
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
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A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
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Friday afternoon, Flight Aware reported 450 flights had been canceled at DFW Airport and at least 138 had been delayed.
All Houston airports will reopen Wednesday after shutting down on Jan. 21 as a winter storm barreled through South Texas.
The winter storm spreading across the U.S. has prompted thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
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Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Gusty winds and heavy rain could prompt flight delays and cancellations in the Northeast just before Thanksgiving.
Severe storms rolling across North Texas are keeping flights on the ground temporarily.
Over the past several days, the airline cut two-thirds of its flights as it looked to get its crews back in place after they blamed the winter storm as it blanketed many cities they fly to.
Amid the frenzy of Southwest flight cancellations, American, United, Delta and Alaska Airlines tell CBS News they are capping fares between select cities.
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Flight delays and cancellations plagued some Southwest Airlines passengers over the weekend and the airline says both technology and weather issues were to blame.
Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida.
Airlines canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this past weekend and delayed thousands more.
Hundreds of people flocked to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in hopes of getting a flight after thousands were cancelled on Feb. 24 due to winter weather.
The winter weather moving into and through North Texas Thursday is affecting travel on the roads and in the air.
The FAA said there were periodic ground stops during the day Wednesday for DFW Airport bound flights at the request of American Airlines.
The winter storm that delivered a mix of ice, sleet and freezing rain to North Texas is still impacting traffic in and out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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The airline said the moves are designed to improve the passenger experience at the carrier's largest hub.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
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The airline said the moves are designed to improve the passenger experience at the carrier's largest hub.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
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