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- Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.com
Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple airports across the U.S
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport had the most delays and cancellations of any U.S. airport on Tuesday, reporting 127 delays and 49 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue led all U.S. carriers with 177 delays and 64 cancellations nationwide on Tuesday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
According to The Travel, much of the Northeast experienced heavy rain from Sunday through Monday, causing flight disruptions at Northeast hubs due to rain and thunderstorms
Many of these disruptions are still causing delays to flight schedules later in the week
What should passengers do if they have a flight cancellation or delay?
If your flight is delayed or canceled, here are steps to help you get to your destination as quickly and safely as possible
Travel experts and airlines recommend the following steps if your flight is affected
Check your flight status regularly through your airline’s website or app
If you have your airline’s app, enable notifications for gate changes, delays and cancellations
If your flight happens to be canceled, rebook as soon as possible
If you have a connecting flight, allow extra time if you’re connecting through a busy airport
Keep essential items in your carry-on so you can access them, and review your airline’s refund and rebooking policies if you have an overnight delay or a cancellation
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