866 flights delayed, 89 canceled across U.S. airports Friday
Seattle-Tacoma saw the worst disruptions as weather, construction, and aircraft issues ground operations nationwide.
What to know
- Over 866 flights delayed and 89 canceled Friday across U.S. airports, with Seattle-Tacoma seeing the worst disruptions (20 delays, 12 cancellations).
- Alaska Airlines was the most disrupted carrier with 16 delays and 17 cancellations.
- Causes included ground construction in Boston, a disabled aircraft in Miami, and wind/low ceilings in San Diego and San Francisco.
Alaska Airlines Major U.S. airlineSeattle-Tacoma International Airport U.S. airportFederal Aviation Administration U.S. aviation regulator
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FAA identifies causesConstruction, disabled aircraft, weather
Boston experienced ground delays due to construction, Miami due to a disabled aircraft on the runway, and San Diego and San Francisco due to wind and low ceilings. Alaska Airlines had the most delays and cancellations among carriers with 16 delays and 17 cancellations.
“Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple airports across the U.S.”
— Katherine Rodriguez, Reporter, consumer life and travel news · source -
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Widespread flight delays and cancellations hit U.S. airports — Over 866 flights experienced delays and 89 were canceled across multiple U.S. airports on Friday. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported the most disruptions with 20 delays and 12 cancellations.
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