A severe storm in the southern United States has caused widespread disruption to air travel, with over 3,000 flights cancelled and thousands more delayed.
Key Points:
1. Flight Cancellations: Over 3,000 flights were cancelled on Friday, with Delta Airlines alone cancelling approximately 1,100 flights.
2. Airport Disruptions: Atlanta International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth, and Charlotte Douglas were among the airports affected by the bad weather.
3. Emergency Landing: A Delta plane had to abort take-off at Atlanta due to an engine problem, with passengers and crew exiting via emergency slides.
4. Previous Storm: The US was hit by a winter storm earlier in the week, leaving at least five people dead and causing hundreds of flights to be cancelled.
Airport-Specific Delays and Cancellations:
1. Atlanta International Airport: All five runways were shut down for over two hours due to the storm.
2. Dallas Fort Worth: Over 1,200 flights were cancelled across the airport.
3. Charlotte Douglas: Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed due to the bad weather.
Travelers Advised to Check with Airlines:
Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates on flight cancellations and delays.
Source: Vanguard
