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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 out of all U.S. airports with 96 delays Thursday while neighboring LaGuardia Airport had the most cancellations of U.S. airports, reporting 43 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue led all U.S. carriers with 112 delays, and Delta Air Lines reported 10 cancellations nationwide on Thursday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
Severe summer weather on the East Coast prompted Delta Air Lines to waive change and cancellation fees for flights on Aug. 6 to 7
The following airports are eligible for the Delta Air Lines waiver, which will be available until Monday, Aug. 10:
- Boston, Mass. (BOS)
- Baltimore, Md. (BWI)
- Long Island/Islip, N.Y. (ISP)
- New York, N.Y. (JFK)
- New York, N.Y. (LGA)
- Newark, N.J. (EWR)
- Philadelphia, P.A. (PHL)
- Washington, D.C. (DCA)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD)
- Westchester County, N.Y. (HPN)
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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