Nearly 5,000 Flights Have Been Canceled This Weekend

Have you seen any snow recently? In many parts of the country, some nasty winter weather is expected to stick around for the weekend, so now’s the time to bundle up and bunker down! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you might want to keep your eyes on the forecast. A few airlines are warning passengers about possible weather-related delays and cancelations ahead of the winter storm!

Travel delays are never fun!

In fact, we’re already seeing some flight cancelations, so let’s take a look at the current situation.

Airports located throughout the East Coast are warning passengers about weather-related flight cancelations. So far, nearly 5,000 flights have already been canceled between Friday and Saturday, according to a report on The New York Times.

#WinterStormKenan Update

More than 76% of scheduled flights today have been canceled so far due to the storm (877 flights in all). Please check with your carrier on flight status before heading to the airport, and be safe! pic.twitter.com/FSXEo0jOAQ

— John F. Kennedy Airport (@JFKairport) January 29, 2022

In the northeast, several states are experiencing blizzard-like conditions, resulting in travel delays both in-air and on the ground. Some areas are even expecting up to two feet of snow.

Orlando Airport

On Friday, January 28th, New York City’s La Guardia Airport was forced to cancel 232 flights, while Kennedy International Airport had 209 canceled flights. Nearby, Newark Liberty Airport canceled 167 flights, according to The New York Times. Additionally, the Boston Logan International Airport reportedly experienced multiple flight cancelations/delays.

Due to the expected storm, Boston Logan and airports along the east coast may experience delays and cancellations in operations Sat, 1/29 and Sun, 1/30. Passengers are advised to check with their airline on the status of their flight. For more info visit: https://t.co/YzA8lUvRYm pic.twitter.com/n6bKVgrtT6

— Boston Logan International Airport (@BostonLogan) January 28, 2022

In the event of a flight cancelation, don’t panic! Although it’s never fun to miss a flight, in most cases, guests will receive some sort of travel voucher they can put towards another flight. Be sure to contact your airline!

Always double-check your flight information!

If you’re headed to Disney World this weekend, these HUGE cancellations may affect your trip. But don’t worry, because we’ve put together an entire post on what to do if your flight to Disney World gets cancelled.

As the winter storm continues, we’ll be sure to keep our eyes out for further airport news and updates, so stay tuned! In the meantime, stick around; we’ve got TONS of Disney news to show you!

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