For the past few days, a strong winter storm has led to the cancellation of more than 8,000 flights across the United States, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports and disrupting travel plans for millions of people this weekend. The system stretches from New Mexico to New England, with large areas under weather alerts for heavy snowfall and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service warned that the storm will bring strong winds, ice, and heavy snow accumulation that could rival the impact of a hurricane, forcing airlines such as American, Delta, and United to cancel thousands of scheduled flights on Saturday and Sunday.
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In addition to flight disruptions, states like Texas and Oklahoma are facing extremely low temperatures, dangerous road conditions, and possible power outages. Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
How does this storm affect travelers?
Mass flight cancellations can cause long delays, rebooked itineraries, and limited ticket availability, so experts recommend rescheduling plans and checking flight status before heading to the airport.
