More than 300 flights have been canceled at Newark Airport, leading to a wave of disruptions across the United States. According to data from FlightAware, over 2,600 flights have been canceled and close to 7,900 have been delayed on Sunday.
The Northeast region, in particular, has been hit hard by thunderstorms, causing significant disruptions at various airports. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that airports in the Northeast, such as Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Boston Logan International Airport, have experienced a high number of cancellations and delays.
Newark Liberty International Airport tops the list with 362 flights being canceled and 337 flights facing delays. John F. Kennedy International Airport followed closely behind with 318 canceled flights and 426 delayed flights. LaGuardia Airport and Boston Logan International Airport also reported a significant number of disruptions, with 270 flights canceled and 292 delayed at LaGuardia, and 259 flights canceled and 459 delayed at Boston Logan International Airport.
Notably, JetBlue and regional airline Republic Airways have been heavily impacted by the flight cancellations and delays. JetBlue reported 27% (283) of flights canceled and 43% (445) delayed. Meanwhile, Republic Airways had 32% (320) of flights canceled and 20% (201) delayed.
Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air has also felt the effects of the storm, with 26% (174) of its flights canceled and 18% (122) delayed.
The Federal Aviation Administration took to Twitter to inform passengers about the ongoing disruptions caused by slow-moving thunderstorms. They warned that delays could be expected in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast.
In addition to the flight disruptions, heavy rain in the Northeast has led to a flood watch for over 56 million people. Flash floods have been reported in parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the most up-to-date information on flight cancellations and delays, as the situation continues to evolve.
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