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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 Tuesday, reporting 365 delays and 87 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware
JetBlue reported the most delays and cancellations of any U.S. carrier, with 129 delays and 36 cancellations on Tuesday
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 and eight other airports issued ground stops Monday due to thunderstorms moving across the country
The Federal A. 10, leading to cancellations and delays on Tuesday, according to The Travel:
- BOS — Boston Logan International Airport
- BWI —Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport
- JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport
- LGA — LaGuardia Airport
- ORD — Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport
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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