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American Airlines Boeing 777-323/ER landing at London Heathrow Airport.
"No Flights": American Airlines Passengers Traveling To Oklahoma City Spend $900 To Fly On Another Carrier

Severe weather played a factor in their undoubtedly frustrating and lengthy ordeal.

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An aircraft on a blue ice runway
Blue Ice Airfields: Everything You Need To Know

Antarctica is far more accessible today, thanks to the blue ice runways.

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Air Canada Boeing 777-333/ER on approach.
Lightning Strikes Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER In Stunning Video

Aircraft are struck by lightning an average of one or two times annually.

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American Airlines Airbus A319 (N769US) at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Twice In A Month: Santa Barbara Airport Shuts Down Due To Flooding

The airfield and terminal were closed for the entire day on Monday.

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Two American Airlines aircraft on the apron at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s during a winter storm.
Not Again: Southwest's Christmas Eve Was Packed With Cancelations

Fog at Chicago Midway resulted in numerous cancellations on Saturday, which is now having a knock-on effect throughout the Southwest's network.

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Multiple United Airlines aircraft in San Francisco.
Heavy Rains Interrupt Operations At Three Bay Area Airports

Over 200 flights were delayed due to the weather.

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Airplane being de-iced
Severe Weather Disrupts Thanksgiving Weekend Travel

Over 1,500 flights were delayed on Saturday, with more expected on Sunday.

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United Airlines 737 being de-iced at Denver International Airport.
Meteorologists Are Warning Storms Could Disrupt East US Thanksgiving Travel

Over 13,000 flights were delayed on Tuesday, with more expected on Wednesday.

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AirBaltic Airbus A220-300 YL-AAS takes off from RIX International Airport on cloudy autumn day.
Emirates Airbus A380
Sandstorms Force Cancelations & Diversions At Casablanca Airport

Several flights landed at other Moroccan airports, while Emirates A380 diverted to Madrid.

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A Boeing 737 flying in the sky.
5 Things Every Pilot Should Know About Ice-Induced Stalls

There may be no warnings or cockpit indications during such an event.

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irport ground crew handling baggage on a rainy day at LaGuardia Airport preparing for flight.
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FAA Reroutes Flights After Storms Impact The New York City Area

Delays caused passengers to be stuck in the airport for hours over the weekend.

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Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s, one taxiing and the other taking off.
Airlines Issue Waivers As Hurricane Hilary Causes Disruptions On The West Coast

To limit the impact of disruptions caused by Hurricane Hilary, US carriers will offer waivers to the typical rebooking fees.

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View of airplanes from United Airlines at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport
FAA Issues Ground Stops At Both Chicago Airports Because Of Tornado

Severe weather around Chicago has affected flight operations at both of the city's international airports.

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aircraft landing in storm
How Weather Forecasts Can Help Airline Passengers Better Prepare For Their Trips

Paying attention to the weather can be the difference between a great trip and a disaster.

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 departing from Tampa International Airport with storm in the background.
Thunderstorms Ground Flights In Miami And Fort Lauderdale

The airports could see a repeat of weather conditions on Tuesday.

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Air India Boeing 787 taking off from Frankfurt Airport
Inclement Weather Impacts Operations In Delhi

A handful of flights in the area were diverted to another airport due to the storms.

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The turbulence of the clouds left by the plane during the flight.
Will Climate Change Make Turbulence More Severe?

As the planet's weather changes, can we expect worse turbulence on our flights in the future?

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Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Diverts To Rarotonga Because Of Cyclone Gabrielle

With severe weather closing Auckland Airport for most flights, NZ1 ended up in the Cook Islands.

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