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Storms cause at least 600 cancellations, 1,900 delays in airports on the East Coast

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Several major airports up to the bottom of the east coast have seen the flight to delay New York passengers in Washington, DC while the storms took place in the region on Monday evening.

The nightmare intervenes while travelers are preparing for the holiday weekend.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an initial ladder delay at JFK international airport in New York shortly after 4:00 p.m., the average departure delay lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Passengers at Newark Airport faces long delays due to staff shortages

Laguardia Airport sees delays up to three hours, according to the FAA. (Istock)

Newark Liberty Airport – which was also in the grip of disruptions due to continuous staff shortages – knew four -hour delays due to thunderstorms, interruptions that should have an impact on flights until 2:00

In addition, Laguardia Airport saw delays up to three hours, the FAA implementing a traffic management program for incoming flights.

The disturbances of Newark Airport leave that the leaflets of airlines rush while experts share advice so as not to be “blocked”

Travel delays and cancellations

Travel problems are real with weather delays, luggage problems and airport staff shortages. (APO photo / Rebecca Blackwell)

While storms were showing up on the East Coast, Philadelphia International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport initially started to undergo delays, bad weather continuing to wreak havoc on flights while moving to the region.

An astonishing new audio shows that air traffic controllers react to the failure of the FAA Tech: “ It is a serious problem ”

Newark Airport Randard luggage conclamation with suitcases

Complaint zone with luggage with treadmill and passengers collecting luggage at Newark Liberty, Newark, New Jersey International Airport, October 19, 2024. (Smith / Gado collection)

Philadelphia saw delays of an average of about two hours, according to the FAA.

Cumulatively, the five airports recorded around 600 cancellations and 1,900 delays, according to Flightaware data. Laguardia led the pack with around 180 flights canceled and 400 delayed, according to the site.

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