Winter Storm Devin Disrupts US Travel with Major Flight Cancellations
Winter storm Devin led to over 1300 flight cancellations and nearly 4700 delays in the US, predominantly affecting Northeast airports during peak holiday travel. Major airlines like JetBlue, Delta, and American faced significant operational challenges.
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Winter storm Devin wreaked havoc on air travel across the United States on December 26, with 1,382 flights canceled and 4,685 delayed as of 2:15 p.m. ET. The storm, announced by the National Weather Service, coincided with the peak holiday travel period, striking a day after Christmas. The disruption was most severe at major Northeast hubs, including John F. Kennedy Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, where more than half of the cancellations and delays occurred.
