FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS

May 12 2025BUSINESS

Newark Airport: Flights Struggle Amid Staffing Crisis

Newark Liberty International Airport faced major delays on Monday. Most flights heading to Newark were stuck at their starting points. They waited over an hour and 40 minutes. This was due to a lack of air traffic control staff. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice. It said flights from all U. S. airports and some in Canada were affected. They did not ...

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May 02 2025BUSINESS

Newark Airport: The Never-Ending Wait

Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is experiencing a tough time. For five days straight, passengers have been facing major delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pinpointed the issue: not enough air traffic controllers. This problem has been ongoing since Monday. Equipment failures forced United Airlines to cancel over 100 flights and r...

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Apr 12 2025WEATHER

Beijing's Weekend Windstorm: A City on Pause

Beijing faced a powerful windstorm this weekend. The winds were so strong that they forced the city to a standstill. The winds were the strongest the city has seen in over 50 years. The winds were so strong that they were measured at level 11 to 13 on China's wind scale. This scale goes from 1 to 17, with 17 being the strongest. A level 11 wind can cause serious...

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Mar 22 2025BUSINESS

Chaos at Heathrow: Power Outage Halts Flights

A major power outage caused by a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport led to widespread flight disruptions. The incident, which started late Thursday, forced the airport to shut down completely, affecting thousands of passengers and flights. The fire, which involved a transformer containing a large amount of cooling oil, caused significant smoke and concern amo...

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Mar 07 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Wreaks Havoc at Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) faced a rough day on March 5, 2025, as severe weather caused chaos. Thunderstorms and strong winds led to a massive disruption, with 179 flights canceled and 351 delayed. This made CLT the most affected airport in the US that day. The storm hit hard, especially between 9 am and 11 am. High winds and heavy rain grounded m...

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Mar 07 2025WEATHER

Spring Break Snowstorm: Minneapolis Airport Struggles

Imagine this: a big snowstorm hits Minneapolis just as spring break kicks off. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is buried under 7 inches of snow. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a major disruption for travelers eager to escape the cold. The airport, usually a bustling hub, suddenly finds itself in chaos. Flights are canceled left and right....

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Mar 04 2025WEATHER

Texas Takes a Beating from Massive Storm

North Texas was hit hard by a massive storm on Tuesday morning. Over 400, 000 people were left in the dark as strong winds tore through the area. This storm was part of a larger weather system that stretched from Iowa down to Texas. Forecasters warned that this system would only get stronger as it moved east. Blizzards were expected in the Great Plains, while sev...

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages and Flight Delays in North Georgia

A nasty mix of freezing rain and below-freezing temperatures has been causing havoc in North Georgia. The winter storm began with snow, transitioned into freezing rain, and now icy conditions are intensifying. As of 11:00 a. m. , Georgia Power reported that they still have around 60, 000 customers without power. They have managed to restore electricity to more than ...

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Flight Chaos: Storms and Engine Trouble Disrupt U. S. Travel

A massive winter storm caused over 3, 000 flight cancellations across the Southern U. S. on Friday, with an additional 3, 000 flights delayed. The storm wasn't the only issue; a Delta Air Lines plane had to be evacuated using emergency slides at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to an engine problem. This incident involved 208 people, including 2...

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Dec 27 2024WEATHER

Severe Weather Disrupts US Travel Plans Over Holidays

As one of the busiest travel seasons in the US kicks off, severe weather has already caused a buzz with hundreds of flight cancellations. Texas and Louisiana witnessed tornado warnings on Thursday, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to halt operations at two airports. Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency resources in response. The National Weather...

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