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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 Airport had the most delays and cancellations out of all U.S. airports on Friday, reporting 119 delays and 162 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue led all U.S. carriers in delays and cancellations with 106 delays and 145 cancellations on Friday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
The Federal Ahursday, causing flight cancellations and delays that spilled over into Friday
According to The Travel, these were the nine airports with grounded flights:
- ATL — Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Inter<a href="https://todaytrendnews7.com/country-musician-tommy-detamore-dead-at-70-national/” title=”Country musician Tommy Detamore dead at 70 – National”>national Airport (Atlanta, Ga.)
- BOS — Boston Logan International Airport (Boston, Mass.)
- BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore, Md.)
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Arlington, Va.)
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles, Va.)
- LAS — Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas, Nev.)
- LGA — LaGuardia Airport (New York City, N.Y.)
- MCO — Orlando International Airport (Orlando, Fla.)
- MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minn.)
U.S. airlines from Delta Air Lines to United Airlines have allowed passengers to rebook flights for different dates
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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