More Than 1,500 Flights Canceled At Area Airports, As Storm Creates Headaches For Travelers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A Nor'easter slamming the Tri-State Friday grounded flights at LaGuardia Airport and forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights at other area airports.
More than 1,500 flights at the three major airports were grounded.
Arrivals or departures at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International Airport were both halted temporarily due to storm conditions. They've since reopened - but far fewer flights are leaving due to numerous cancellations.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said 729 flights had been canceled at LaGuardia, 547 at Kennedy, and 509 at Newark.
Flights are departing and arriving at #JFK on a limited basis due to high winds, with extensive cancelations and delays over an hour and a half. Customers are urged to check with their airline to confirm flight status before going to the airport.
— Kennedy Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@JFKairport) March 2, 2018
Significant flight cancellations and delays continue at #LGA due to high winds. This has impacted both arriving and departing flights, and is expected to continue into the evening. All customers are urged to confirm flight status with carrier before going to the airport.
— LaGuardia Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@LGAairport) March 2, 2018
Flights are departing &arriving at #EWR w/ extensive cancelations &scattered delays. AirTrain Newark service is suspended & replaced w/ shuttle buses.Customers are urged to check w/ their airline to confirm flight status before going to the airport & allow extra time for travel.
— Newark Liberty Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@EWRairport) March 2, 2018
The Port Authority is urging travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
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Delta, Southwest, JetBlue and American Airlines were allowing travelers to change their Friday and Saturday flights ahead of time to avoid delays and cancellations.
AirTran Newark service at Newark Airport was also suspended and replaced by shuttle buses Friday due to the concern over high winds.
ALERT: For safety, all services along the NEC are temporarily suspended due to multiple weather related issues. Trains enroute will continue to WAS/NYP/BOS (whichever is first) and hold. We apologize for this inconvenience and will be providing updates as soon as possible.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) March 2, 2018
The Nor'easter was also causing trouble on the rails. Amtrak suspended service between Boston and Washington, DC due to downed trees.
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