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Ferry services in Greece are gradually resuming after strong winds caused cancellations and stranded travelers at ports like Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina. Some routes are operating despite ongoing weather challenges, with authorities advising passengers to confirm schedules directly with operators. The weather is expected to improve temporarily, but strong winds may return through Sunday.
Millions of Chinese people are facing travel chaos as blizzards and freezing rain snarl their journeys home for the spring festival holiday, with icy weather causing massive disruptions to highways, train stations, and airports across the country. The cold weather is expected to persist, affecting the annual holiday, which typically sees billions of trips as people head home to celebrate with their families.
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.
Over 300 flights have been canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport, with the majority of issues being with United Airlines. Thousands of travelers are stranded, with some being told it could be days before they can catch a flight back home. The Fourth of July holiday weekend is expected to be busy for travel, with Thursday and Friday being the worst times to travel.
Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing major disruptions due to flight cancellations and delays, with 272 flights canceled and 31 delayed. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey warns that this could only be the beginning, as they predict more disruptions in the next few days. Some travelers have been forced to sleep on cots in the airport, with one man trapped there for over 24 hours. The Port Authority advises all travelers to plan ahead and check the status of their flight with their air carrier before heading to the airport.