US airlines cancel over 1,600 flights due to massive winter storm
Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,600 flights on Friday after a massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend.
A total of 1,643 flights were canceled and 1,238 flights were delayed as of 9.12 a.m. ET, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
“We expect some operational challenges due to the weather in the Midwest today and potentially tomorrow due to the winter weather in the region,” Delta Air Lines said.
