Storm Grounds Hundreds of Flights Across U.S.

March 16, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via Courier-Post

A significant weather system disrupted air travel nationwide on March 16, 2026, canceling over 1,800 flights and causing more than 1,200 delays during peak spring break season. Major hubs including New York's LaGuardia and Newark airports, Boston Logan, Chicago O'Hare, and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson reported substantial cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration implemented traffic management restrictions and ground stops at multiple airports due to thunderstorms and high winds.

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