Extra air journey disasters unfolded over the weekend as hundreds of flights out and in of the Northeast had been canceled because of inclement climate, significantly at New York’s John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports and Newark Airport in New Jersey.
Based on Flight Conscious, there have been 346 flight cancellations between the three airports on Saturday and one other 1,013 between the three airports on Sunday.
Mass thunderstorms and flash flooding prompted floor stops at each JFK and LGA, though all three airports took to social media to warn vacationers to verify their flight standing earlier than arriving.
As a result of heavy rain and fog, clients are suggested to verify with their airline previous to attending to the airport.
– LaGuardia Airport (@LGAairport) July 16, 2023
#EWR, climate situations have brought about flight disruptions at EWR airport. Please verify together with your airline for the standing of your flight.
— Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport (@EWRairport) July 16, 2023
JFK is experiencing delays/cancellations because of climate. Permit further time and verify flight standing with the airline earlier than heading to the airport.
— John F Kennedy Airport (@JFKairport) July 16, 2023
A whole bunch took to social media to complain in regards to the mass cancellations on the three airports, with many citing a number of flight cancellations and the lack to rebook.
Present scenario at PUJ on @JetBlue…. The flight was canceled till morning. No lodge vouchers?!?! Actually @JetBlue ?!?!?!
Very disillusioned to be stranded. Flight 1016 to EEA from PUN pic.twitter.com/IyJw9p00Rb
— Arion Williams (@arion_williams) July 17, 2023
My 8am United flight dwelling from Newark was canceled this morning and rebooked on an 8pm Delta flight which has additionally simply been cancelled. The earliest launch is now afternoon on Jet Blue. On a associated observe, is there anybody doing something enjoyable in New York tonight? lol
— Gabe Prewitt (@gabe_prewitt) July 16, 2023
.@united must be the worst airline I’ve ever skilled. Appears to have canceled 90% of their flights out of Newark at this time citing the climate (though different airways depart with no downside). Mass chaos on the customer support stand. Persons are indignant
— Elon Musk Paroty (@Ryne_Alexander) July 9, 2023
The Nationwide Climate Service issued flash flood and extreme climate warnings all through the day Sunday earlier than issuing a late afternoon twister warning for the world, which incorporates elements of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
A twister warning is in impact for parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island till 3:00 p.m. EDT pic.twitter.com/eRFqCKGnJl
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 16, 2023
Areas of New York had been estimated to have totaled greater than 10 to twenty inches of rainfall on Sunday, based on native information outlet ABC 7.