URGENT UPDATE: Air travel chaos continues across the United States as more than 1,100 flights were canceled before dawn on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. According to FlightAware, another 541 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were delayed by 5 a.m. ET as severe wintry weather wreaks havoc on the nation’s air travel.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently limiting capacity at 40 major U.S. airports, a move that has compounded travel disruptions. This follows a staggering over 2,000 flights that were canceled on Monday, prompting President Trump to urge air traffic controllers to “get back to work, NOW.”
The airport most affected is Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which reported more than 60 cancellations prior to 5 a.m. local time. Just the day before, over 300 flights were canceled at this Midwest hub due to heavy snowfall. The forecast for Chicago on Tuesday predicts light snow in the morning, further complicating travel plans, according to local ABC News station WLS.
Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates, as conditions remain fluid and delays are likely to persist throughout the day. Authorities are working to restore normal operations, but the ongoing weather challenges are expected to keep disruptions at elevated levels.
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