Flights this summer, causing flight headaches, many of them inclement weather, continue to wreak havoc at airports across the US and beyond, with 11,337 delays and 2,077 cancellations . reported so far. And it’s not likely to get better any time soon.
The worst-affected airports on Monday, which saw the majority of flight cancellations, were Newark Liberty International, Dallas – Fort Worth International and LaGuardia, follow to FlightAware. Flight delays and cancellations at those airports were due to storms and staffing issues.
National Weather Service speak Dallas-Fort Worth Airport saw record rainfall Sunday through Monday with 9.19 inches of rain, making it the second wettest 24-hour period.
Tourists at Newark Liberty International report stuck for nearly nine hours on the runway, was in some cases asked to get off the plane and then return, eventually being told the flight had been canceled because the crew had run out of time.
