High number of cancelations and delays continue at Atlanta Airport following holiday
On Monday, airline passengers continued to experience problems at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as more flights got delayed or canceled.
According to FlightAware.com, over 1,500 flights were canceled that were traveling within, into, or out of the United States Monday.
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Airport officials said most flights were canceled due to winter weather concerns and staffing shortages.
Atlanta Airport said on Twitter that water main breaks have not impacted flights.
🚨 Reduced water flow at ATL is having a minor impact on some concessionaires, repairs are underway. Flight operations have not been impacted. We remind travelers to monitor their airlines for current information. pic.twitter.com/O1er4q9ZGP
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) December 26, 2022
At the Atlanta airport, FlightAware.com reported the following at 10:30 a.m. Monday:
Total delays: 217
Total delays within, into, out of the United States today at Hartsfield-Jackson: 217
Total cancellations today: 154
Total cancellations within, into or out of the United States at Hartsfield-Jackson: 154
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Friday hit the record for the highest number of cancellations this year, with more than 20% of all flights scrapped.
Nationwide, more than 2,600 flights were canceled, and over 6,000 were delayed on Saturday.
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