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News Articles: flight delays

A plow clears a parking lot during a winter storm on Sunday in Cincinnati.

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  • Weather

Heavy snowfall closes schools and businesses across a large swath of the U.S.

Several governors have issued states of emergency as 6 to 12 inches of snow are expected from Ohio to Washington, D.C.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
A Delta Air Lines jetliner is shown at Denver International Airport in Denver, June 26, 2019. Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a turbulent ride through a social media storm started by a passenger's outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian pins.

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  • News

Delta issues apology to passengers for disruption to travel and canceled flights

Delta Air Lines issued an apology to travelers for the continued problems following Friday's CrowdStrike system update, which caused thousands of flight cancellations throughout the country.

July 24, 2024
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By:
  • GPB News Staff
A man holding an umbrella stands near a fallen tree during stormy weather in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

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  • Weather

Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power

A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.

August 08, 2023
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By:
  • Emily Olson
Phil Stringer bonded with the crew members on his recent flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He even plans to visit them in Dallas later this month.

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  • National

He had a plane to himself after an 18-hour delay. What happened next was a wild ride

Phil Stringer was the only passenger on his long-delayed flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He credits crew members for their positive attitude — and is planning a trip to visit them soon.

July 07, 2023
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
United Airlines pilots participate in a picket line at Washington Dulles International Airport on May 12, 2023. Ahead of a busy summer travel season, they're asking for higher wages and also quality of life improvements.

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  • Business

The latest workers calling for a better quality of life: airline pilots

In ongoing contract negotiations, pilots at major airlines are pushing for changes in scheduling, to allow for more time at home and fewer missed birthdays and other celebrations.

May 22, 2023
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
Travelers wait in line at the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter at Nashville International Airport after the airline cancelled thousands of flights in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 27, 2022.

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  • National

Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

May 08, 2023
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
Travelers wait next to their luggage near the Southwest Airlines baggage claim area at the Nashville International Airport after the airline canceled thousands of flights in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday.

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  • National

Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

The airline's CEO says the company is hoping to be "back on track before next week." But until then, it's continuing on a reduced schedule.

December 28, 2022
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By:
  • Emily Olson
British Airways planes parked at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 in London, March 18, 2020.

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  • National

Several British Airways flights out of the U.S. are delayed due to technical issues

The British airline said U.S.-based flight delays are being caused by a technical issue. Delays on some flights were nearly 24 hours.

December 20, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
A crowded security checkpoint at Denver International Airport on Nov. 22, days before Thanksgiving.

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  • National

More than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.

More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.

November 27, 2022
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By:
  • Giulia Heyward
Travelers line up for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Thursday.

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  • National

Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here's what to do if you're one of them

Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how to book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.

January 04, 2022
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo

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