Flight Chaos: Storms Cause Mass Cancellations at NYC Airports

More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled at New York City's airports due to a thunderstorm, with Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK collectively reporting over 600 cancellations and 500 delays. This adds to the ongoing challenges faced by air travelers in New York, including staff shortages and frequent weather events. Frustrated and stranded travelers described scenes of despair and emotional distress at the airports, with the Federal Aviation Administration reporting significant delays at JFK and grounding planes at LaGuardia. The storms are expected to continue into the evening, with up to one inch of rain forecasted for the area.