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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 and cancellations out of all U.S. airports on Thursday, reporting 70 delays and 6 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue led U.S. carriers with 57 delays and 7 cancellations Thursday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
Chicago O’Hare International Airport halted all flights Wednesday after the FAA issued a ground stop the previous day due to severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, flooding and downed trees
The Travel also noted that the weather in the Chicago metro area has caused flight disruptions at O’Hare throughout the week, leading to continuous flight delays and cancellations at O’Hare 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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