Thanksgiving Travel Chaos: Delays and Disruptions Expected
The days leading up to Thanksgiving Day — and even the holiday itself — are among the top days for travel with roads, trains and airports seeing millions of passengers.
FAA Warns of Possible Ground Delay at Newark Liberty International Airport
On what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday period this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned about a possible ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.
The FAA’s airport status website listed a ground delay program at Newark Airport that is expected to take effect at 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve. The FAA’s advisory said it anticipates the average delay to last 95 minutes, with the maximum delay lasting more than three hours.
Flight Delays and Disruptions
By 4 p.m. Wednesday, nearly 300 flights arriving or departing from Newark had been delayed, according to FlightAware. To compare, there were just over 100 delays at JFK Airport, and about 50 delays at LaGuardia.
Flight Status Updates
Scroll down to check your flight status from any of the tri-state area airports during this holiday.
Airport Information
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air India
- Alaska Airlines
- Allegiant
- American Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Avianca
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Delta
- El Al
- Elite Airways
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Eurowings
- Frenchbee
- Frontier
- Icelandair
- JetBlue
- La Compagnie
- Level Airlines
- LOT- Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Porter
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Sun Country
- Spirit
- SWISS
- TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- United
- Virgin Atlantic
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
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… (list of airlines continues)
- LaGuardia Airport
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… (list of airlines continues)
Conclusion
The Thanksgiving holiday period is always a busy time for travel, and this year is no exception. With millions of passengers expected to take to the skies, airports and airlines are bracing for delays and disruptions. If you’re planning to travel during this time, be sure to check your flight status regularly and plan ahead to minimize any potential disruptions.
FAQs
Q: What is the busiest day for air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday period?
A: The busiest day for air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday period is typically the day before Thanksgiving.
Q: What airports are expected to be the most affected by delays and disruptions?
A: Newark Liberty International Airport is expected to be the most affected by delays and disruptions, with the FAA warning of a possible ground delay program.
Q: How can I check my flight status?
A: You can check your flight status by visiting the airport’s website or by using a flight tracking app or website.
Q: What should I do if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
A: If your flight is delayed or cancelled, you should contact your airline to see what options are available to you, such as rebooking or a refund.
