PHL Grapples with Striking Workers, Storm Delays, Uptick in Holiday Travel: Tips to Remain Patient

Travelers face potential storm-related delays over July Fourth week

Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years

Severe Weather To Disrupt Independence Day Travel And Celebrations Across U.S.

Independence Day Plans Face Disruptions as Severe Weather Continues As the United States gears up for its Independence Day celebrations, AccuWeather meteorologists are warning of a continuation of severe weather, including thunderstorms and localized flash flooding, that could bring significant dangers and travel disruptions in the days leading up to the holiday. This comes after […] Severe Weather To Disrupt Independence Day Travel And Celebrat…

Flight delays from US hit Europe’s skies

What began as a thunderstorm over New York has now turned into a travel situation that’s stretching across the Atlantic. On July 1, bad weather rolled across the East Coast, forcing the FAA to halt take-offs at major New York airports — JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. It wasn’t just a precaution; storms were already clogging the system. Roughly 600 flights didn’t take off, and thousands more were… Source

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

Flights across the country were halted Tuesday as severe thunderstorms were expected to batter the East Coast, affecting millions of travelers close to the holiday weekend. Ground stops and delays were issued at Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in the New York City area, as well as at airports in Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Orlando, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Scattered storms, …

PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient

Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.

Travel chaos after flights grounded at US airports and more forecast for July 4

EXTREME weather has already caused travel drama ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, and meteorologists fear that more chaos is coming. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at four major US airports over the weekend, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling for other options. GettyRainy weather could put July 4 travel plans on hold, meteorologists have warned[/caption] GettyThe forecast comes after thunderstorms already cancelled thousands of fl…