Massive Memorial Day Air Travel Delays Due To Weather Disruptions
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Travelers nationwide faced significant flight delays on Memorial Day as adverse weather wreaked havoc at major airports. The unexpected conditions disrupted holiday itineraries, leaving passengers frustrated while officials worked to manage the widespread travel chaos.
The FAA reports Memorial Day flight delays at Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco airports due to weather. Newark continues struggles amid construction.
Memorial Day weekend plans from the Plains to the Southeast were put in jeopardy on Sunday as a slow-moving storm system pummeled communities with massive hail, damaging wind gusts and even some reports of tornadoes.
Thousands of delays were reported at airports across the U.S. on Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel days of the year. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more from Newark Liberty International Airport.
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