Bad day for travelers in the United States
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A powerful autumn storm is wreaking havoc across the Northeastern United States, grounding flights and creating a nightmare for travelers.
Major airports in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington are struggling to manage the chaos, with over 470 flights canceled and more than 4,000 delayed, according to data from FlightAware.
Heavy rain and strong winds are battering the East Coast, forcing authorities to impose ground stops and flight restrictions.
The system, moving up from the central Atlantic coast, continues to sweep through several states, bringing disruptions that could last into the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily shut down Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, with restrictions expected to remain in place until 8 p.m.
Thursday. At LaGuardia (LGA) in New York City, a ground delay program is limiting arrivals to 30 planes per hour until Friday morning. All flights from Montreal to LaGuardia were either canceled or delayed earlier today.
Meanwhile, JFK International Airport is reporting average departure delays of 75 minutes, while Philadelphia (PHL) and Baltimore-Washington (BWI) airports are facing delays between 30 minutes and an hour.
In Washington D.C., Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) capped incoming flights at 26 per hour, leading to delays of up to two hours.
Boston Logan International Airport was hit particularly hard Thursday morning, with a complete ground stop lasting over an hour, disrupting several departures and arrivals from Montreal and Toronto.
Airports in New York, Boston, and Washington at a standstill
The National Weather Service (NWS) described the storm as a rarely intense weather event, bringing powerful winds, torrential rain, and low visibility across much of the Eastern Seaboard.
Coastal states have issued weather advisories, warning residents to avoid nonessential travel until conditions improve.
The storm has already caused significant economic disruption for airlines and travelers alike, particularly ahead of the busy weekend travel period.
Meteorologists expect gradual improvement by Friday evening, though unstable weather could persist into Saturday morning, especially along the Atlantic coast. Travelers are urged to check flight statuses before heading to airports.
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OCTOBRE 30 | 1 ANSWERS Bad day for travelers in the United States Have your travel plans ever been disrupted by bad weather? | ||
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