Friday, November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving travel chaos reached unprecedented levels this year as winter storms and freezing temperatures disrupted flights across the United States, hitting major airports in New York, Boston, Miami, Newark, and Washington particularly hard. According to the latest data from FlightAware, over 1,600 flights were delayed, and 61 were cancelled nationwide, leaving travelers scrambling to navigate treacherous conditions and logistical challenges. These disruptions underline the widespread havoc caused by the storms, as airports across the country struggled to manage the Thanksgiving rush.
Storms Paralyze Travel on the East Coast and Beyond The East Coast bore the brunt of the winter weather, with airports in New York, Boston, Newark, and Washington, D.C., experiencing significant delays and cancellations.
The Arctic weather system unleashed heavy snowfall, icy conditions, and biting winds, particularly in the northeastern United States and around the Great Lakes. As travelers flocked to airports, the storms created a ripple effect of disruptions that spread across the country. New York City’s major airports, including JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport, reported 22 combined flight delays.
Boston Logan International Airport also faced a challenging day, with four flight cancellations and three delays adding to the growing list of disruptions. In the Washington, D.C.
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