Flight disruptions soar: Massive winter storm hits 12 states
In response to a massive winter storm that plunged 12 states into darkness and disrupted businesses, US airlines cancelled more than 1,200 flights on Friday.
The extensive power outages and the impending severe freeze over the weekend prompted this widespread disruption, as reported by Reuters.
FlightAware, the flight tracking website, recorded a total of 1,243 cancellations and 514 delays as a consequence of the winter storm. Delta Air Lines acknowledged the operational challenges posed by the Midwest weather, stating, "We anticipate some operational challenges due to the weather in the Midwest today and potentially tomorrow, due to the wintry conditions in the region."
The Federal Aviation Administration had issued a warning on Thursday, cautioning that clouds, snow, and strong winds could cause flight delays at certain airports. The impact of this winter weather on air travel has been substantial, living up to the earlier advisory.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
