This summer’s flight headaches, many of them caused by extreme weather, have seen 11,337 delays and 2,077 cancellations reported so far at airports in the US and beyond. And it’s not likely to get better anytime soon.
According to FlightAware, the hardest-hit airports on Monday, which saw the most cancellations, were Newark Liberty International, Dallas-Fort Worth International and LaGuardia. Delays and cancellations at those airports are due to storms and staffing issues.
National Weather Service He said The Dallas-Fort Worth airport saw a record rainfall of 9.19 inches between Sunday and Monday, the second-highest 24-hour period.
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Reported Stuck on the tarmac for nearly nine hours, asked on a few occasions to land the plane and then turn back, the flight was eventually canceled because the crew was told they were off the clock.
