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At least 4 people are dead as massive snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions

5:01am January 06, 2025

Dozens of people have also been injured in a major winter storm spanning from Ohio to Washington, D.C. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some areas, and hundreds of thousands of people are without power.

A man holding an umbrella stands near a fallen tree during stormy weather in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

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Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power

11:52am August 08, 2023

by Emily Olson

A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.

Phil Stringer bonded with the crew members on his recent flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He even plans to visit them in Dallas later this month.

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He had a plane to himself after an 18-hour delay. What happened next was a wild ride

1:35pm July 07, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Phil Stringer was the only passenger on his long-delayed flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He credits crew members for their positive attitude — and is planning a trip to visit them soon.

Travelers wait in line at the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter at Nashville International Airport after the airline cancelled thousands of flights in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 27, 2022.

Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

2:47pm May 08, 2023

by Juliana Kim

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

Travelers wait next to their luggage near the Southwest Airlines baggage claim area at the Nashville International Airport after the airline canceled thousands of flights in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday.

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Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

1:27pm December 28, 2022

by Emily Olson

The airline's CEO says the company is hoping to be "back on track before next week." But until then, it's continuing on a reduced schedule.

British Airways planes parked at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 in London, March 18, 2020.

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Several British Airways flights out of the U.S. are delayed due to technical issues

5:42am December 20, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The British airline said U.S.-based flight delays are being caused by a technical issue. Delays on some flights were nearly 24 hours.

A crowded security checkpoint at Denver International Airport on Nov. 22, days before Thanksgiving.

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More than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.

5:05pm November 27, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.

Travelers line up for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Thursday.

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Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here's what to do if you're one them

6:17am January 04, 2022

by Vanessa Romo

Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.