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- Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.com
Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple airports across the U.S
Chicago O’Hare International Airport had the most delays out of all U.S. airports with 102 delays, while Denver International Airport had the most cancellations of all U.S. airports with 16 cancellations on Friday, according to flight tracker FlightAware
Southwest Airlines led all U.S. carriers with 562 delays, and Frontier Airlines led all U.S. carriers with 14 cancellations Friday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
United Airlines experienced a temporary ground stop and evacuation of a flight at Denver International Airport Thursday after a live bullet was discovered aboard the aircraft during a security inspection
The flight was not canceled, but a security sweep lasting several hours delayed its departure from Denver to San Diego
The Travel also noted that the weather in the Chicago metro area caused flight disruptions at O’Hare, leading to delays and cancellations Thursday and Friday
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 delayed or canceled
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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