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A grass fire near Savannah Hilton Head International Airport was contained by Garden City Fire Rescue and other agencies just before 7 p.m. Sunday; flights were diverted to Charleston and delayed as responders from the Georgia Air National Guard and local departments tackled the blaze, which was out by about 7:30 p.m.
Hundreds of travelers at Cancún International Airport and Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport faced a day of disruption, with 62 delays and 29 cancellations across both hubs, affecting airlines including AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Volaris, Avianca and Delta; travelers must rebook, endure long queues, and should check status updates and their rights for refunds or rebooking.
A broad US winter storm has killed multiple people, left hundreds of thousands without power, and caused thousands of flight delays or cancellations as heavy snow and icy conditions blanket the country from Texas to Maine; forecasters warn another significant storm could hit the eastern US this weekend.
Charlotte and the Carolinas brace for a major ice storm bringing sleet, snow and freezing rain, with risks of downed trees, power outages and dangerous travel. WCNC+ will provide round-the-clock live coverage, outages maps, and real-time travel updates as state and federal officials respond to the storm.
A burst pipe forced the Chicago O’Hare control tower offline, prompting the FAA to implement a nationwide delay program across about 20 U.S. airspace regions and grounding hundreds of flights, with O’Hare departures delayed by about an hour as crews repair the tower and air traffic managers work to clear the backlog.
Air travel in the Caribbean is gradually recovering after FAA restrictions caused by a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, but significant delays, cancellations, and logistical challenges remain, affecting travelers, airlines, and cruise operations in the region.
LAX experienced a ground delay due to staffing issues, resulting in 565 delays and 38 cancellations, with operations limited to 48 flights per hour by the FAA.
A ground delay at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) caused by staffing issues is affecting flights, with delays averaging 98 minutes, and is expected to last until midnight.
An unattended bag at BWI Airport caused a security scare and temporary shutdowns, but no threat was found, and operations resumed. The day was also marked by significant flight delays and cancellations due to weather, frustrating travelers.
Saturday marked the snowiest November day in Chicago's history with nearly 9 inches of snow, causing widespread travel disruptions, including numerous flight cancellations and traffic accidents, and leading to hazardous road conditions that are expected to persist with additional snow and freezing temperatures.
During the busy Thanksgiving weekend, U.S. travelers experienced thousands of flight delays and cancellations due to winter storms and airline software update issues, particularly affecting major airports in Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Midwest regions.
Flight delays at major U.S. airports are expected to continue for several days after the government shutdown ends due to staffing shortages, reduced flight schedules, and ongoing recovery efforts by airlines and air traffic controllers.
The ongoing government shutdown has severely impacted air travel, causing staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations. Even with the shutdown ending, the recovery of normal air travel operations is expected to take days or weeks due to the accumulated disruptions and staffing issues, especially during the busy holiday season.
Flight cancellations in the US have decreased significantly as air traffic control staffing issues improve just before a key vote to end the government shutdown, with delays and cancellations dropping sharply and airline operations expected to normalize soon.
Flight restrictions caused by staffing shortages during the government shutdown are expected to ease once air traffic controllers return to work, but airlines warn that full recovery of flight schedules may take time, and the industry is urging Congress to pass funding bills to prevent further disruptions.