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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, reporting 114 delays and 34 canceled flights on Friday, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue reported the most disruptions among U.S. carriers Friday, with 110 delays and 21 cancellations
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
Rain and thunderstorms may slow air traffic in Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Memphis (MEM), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and in Florida (MCO, TPA, MIA, FLL), causing delays and cancellations, according to the Federal A
The FAA also said wind forecast in New York (JFK, LGA, EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL) may also cause delays
Low clouds were also reported in Washington, D.C. (DCA) and San Francisco (SFO)
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 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 is 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 in case of extended delays or cancellations
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