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Nearly 2,000 US flights delayed amid travel disruption
Original: flight cancellation and delay
US air travel was disrupted on Friday, with nearly 2,000 flights delayed and several cancellations nationwide. Southwest and American Airlines alone accounted for more than 1,400 delays, while an American Airlines vendor issue affected check-ins and prompted the airline to ask customers to arrive early. The FAA warned of possible delays at airports in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle, and several airlines issued travel waivers for affected passengers.
Why now: Widespread delays and cancellations are stranding thousands of travellers on a busy travel day.
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Evidence
- Nearly 2K flights delayed, several canceled amid US travel disruption · WTVC
- Nearly 2K flights delayed, several canceled amid US travel disruption · WKEF
- FAA Warns of Possible Flight Delays at Chicago, Denver, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle Airports · cedarnews.net
- American Airlines tells customers to arrive early as vendor issue affects flight check-ins · WFAA
- Southwest, American Airlines combine for 1,400+ flights delays across the U.S. · Dallas News
- Ground Delays Pile Up At East Coast Airports—Airlines Issue Waivers For Friday · Forbes
- Stranded At The Airport? How To Pack An Emergency Kit In Your Carry-On · Forbes
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