Canceled flights at CLT: More than 300 Friday amid wind, rain
On Friday, more than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to FlightAware.com, as wind and rain, brought by Hurricane Ian, moved into the area.
The number ticked upward throughout the day, from 249 cancellations at 8:15 a.m., to 314 cancellations by around 1 p.m.
Charlotte Douglas tweeted Thursday night that officials were “closely monitoring” weather conditions. Travelers were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
@thecharlotteobserver ️ Hundreds of flights are either delayed or cancelled from #HurricaneIan hitting the Carolinas? Is your affected? #HurricaneIan #Charlotte #Ian #CLT #Charlotte #Airport #Charlotteairport #CLTAirport #storm #fyp #fypage ♬ original sound - The Charlotte Observer
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the storm could cause delays along the East Coast as Ian brought wind and rain to Charlotte and Atlanta, and even as far north as the Washington and New York areas. Charleston International Airport closed down the runways Friday morning as the hurricane arrived on the South Carolina coast, bringing winds above 85 miles per hour.
In Charlotte, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other carriers are letting passengers rebook without change fees if their flights are affected by Hurricane Ian.
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