Severe storms wreaked havoc across major U.S. airports on Wednesday, leading to over 1,200 flight delays and cancellations at Houston, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa. The disruptions affected leading airlines such as American, Air Canada, United, and Delta, stranding passengers and overwhelming ground crews during peak summer travel.
Major Airports Impacted
- Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH): 461 delays, 67 cancellations. United Airlines, which operates a hub at IAH, faced 224 delays and 17 cancellations.
- Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW): 518 delays, 43 cancellations. American Airlines was hit hardest, logging 264 delays and 33 cancellations.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL): 31 cancellations, 56 delays. Silver Airways canceled 100% of its flights, shutting down operations for the day.
- Tampa International (TPA): 46 delays, 29 cancellations. Silver Airways again canceled 100% of its flights, mirroring its Fort Lauderdale shutdown.
Airlines and FAA Scramble to Recover
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued multiple ground delay alerts, and airlines are working to reposition aircraft and crews before the weekend rush. The National Weather Service warns that additional storms could bring further disruptions in the coming days.
Passenger Advisory
Travelers are urged to check flight status frequently, arrive early, and prepare for sudden changes as airlines work to stabilize schedules.
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