AA Cancels 171 Flights
MIAMI (CBS4) - American Airlines has canceled 171 flights nationwide that aimed at landing at Northeast destinations due to poor weather conditions on the ground.
And now that Christmas has come and gone, some travelers may face delays with other airlines if they plan to catch a flight home out of Miami International Airport or Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
A rare Christmas snowfall is causing complications throughout the South and up and down the East Coast.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled and the National Weather Service said the storm could bring 6 to 10 inches of snow to the Washington and Baltimore region starting Sunday while affecting states all around. The Weather Service was also forecasting possible Sunday snow for the New York and Boston areas, with overnight temperatures in the 20s and wind gusts up to 30 mph.
Delta Air Lines said it's canceled about 850 flights for Sunday.
Continental Airlines has canceled 250 departures from Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City. United Airlines canceled dozens of departures today from New York, Philadelphia, Boston and other cities.
AirTran and Southwest Airlines also canceled flights, mostly in or out of Washington Dulles, Baltimore and Newark.
Travelers are urged to contact the airline before heading out to make sure their flight is still scheduled to depart on time. Most carriers are waiving the fees they normally charge for one-time changes in affected areas. They're urging passengers to make changes through their websites.
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