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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 International Airport led all U.S. airports in delays and cancellations on Monday, reporting 165 delays and 124 cancellations, according to flight tracker Flight Aware
The U.S. carrier with the most delays was JetBlue, with 181 delayed flights. It also had the most cancellations, reporting 138 canceled flights nationwide on Monday
Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S
Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?
According to The Travel, much of the Northeast experienced heavy rain Sunday into Monday, causing flight disruptions at Northeast hubs due to rain and thunderstorms
The following airports were under ground stops on Sunday, causing many residual delays into Monday:
- BOS — Boston Logan International Airport
- BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport
- LGA — LaGuardia Airport
- TEB — Teterboro Airport
- PHI — 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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