Flight disruptions at DC-area airports resolved after equipment issue and FAA outage.

Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed due to thunderstorms and a technology failure at a major air traffic control facility. Passengers are entitled to a full refund if their flight is canceled, and airlines may rebook passengers on another airline's flight. Airlines are not required to provide hotel rooms or compensation for canceled flights, but many do. To avoid future disruptions, travelers should consider booking nonstop or morning flights and flying outside of busy dates. Flight cancellations have trended lower this year, but staffing shortages among air traffic controllers remain a concern.