Holiday Travel Plans Put On Hold As Massive Snowstorm Hits East Coast
Typically, airports and airlines are well equipped to deal with inclement weather, and passengers are aware of the fact that delays and canceled flights are sometimes unavoidable. However, the snow storm that just hit the east coast has put virtually all air traffic at a standstill. Between Boston and Philadelphia, more than 10 inches of snow has already fallen. Travelers with big plans for New Year’s Eve have been forced to take shelter in nearby hotels.
Airport officials warned of the storm before it hit, but even they were unable to imagine the full extent of beating that the Eastern Seaborg would take. Nearly 1,000 flights have been canceled as the severe snowstorm continues to make its way up the coast. Among the airports hit hardest; Newark Liberty International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.
In some states a state of emergency has been put into effect. Thousands of travelers have been camping out at airports because road conditions are treacherous. Entire families have taken refuge in airport lobbies with the hopes that flight conditions will soon improve.
Most of the airports that have been impacted expect to be fully operational by Monday. Some flights will resume on a limited basis, however, airways will need to be cleared and planes will have to be de-iced. With the storm on its way to Canada, air travel into this country will be severely impacted. Although the storm is a big inconvenience, most travelers have taken the delays in good stride.
