Winter storm disrupts flights at Sunport, but not as badly as what’s happening across the country.A massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, causing significant delays and cancellations for travelers at Sunport in Albuquerque.At Sunport on Monday, travelers faced significant disruptions as a massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, with several flights canceled or delayed in Albuquerque.Grace and William Martinez have been trying to leave New Mexico for Austin since Sunday morning. “We’re still going — flights in about two hours. Finally? Finally,” Martinez said.Nearly 20,000 flights were canceled across the country over the weekend, with 11,000 cancellations occurring on Sunday alone. Leon Morgenstern, who has been doing business in Albuquerque since last Thursday, was heading home to Miami when his flight was canceled. He expressed uncertainty about when he would be able to return home. “Was flying through Dallas-Fort Worth on American and they’re rescheduling on an unknown time or day,” Morgenstern said.Despite the widespread disruptions, some passengers experienced smooth travel. Chancey Marker, traveling back home from Alabama to Santa Fe, reported no issues with his flights. “My flight here and back, all on time. I’m very lucky,” Marker said.Aidan Ross, an Albuquerque resident heading back to England for a visit, faced a delay but was relieved not to be flying through Chicago. “I’m very glad I’m not flying through Chicago or somewhere. Are you going from Dallas direct to London? Yes,” Ross said.
Winter storm disrupts flights at Sunport, but not as badly as what’s happening across the country.
A massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, causing significant delays and cancellations for travelers at Sunport in Albuquerque.
At Sunport on Monday, travelers faced significant disruptions as a massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, with several flights canceled or delayed in Albuquerque.
Grace and William Martinez have been trying to leave New Mexico for Austin since Sunday morning.
“We’re still going — flights in about two hours. Finally? Finally,” Martinez said.
Nearly 20,000 flights were canceled across the country over the weekend, with 11,000 cancellations occurring on Sunday alone.
Leon Morgenstern, who has been doing business in Albuquerque since last Thursday, was heading home to Miami when his flight was canceled. He expressed uncertainty about when he would be able to return home.
“Was flying through Dallas-Fort Worth on American and they’re rescheduling on an unknown time or day,” Morgenstern said.
Despite the widespread disruptions, some passengers experienced smooth travel. Chancey Marker, traveling back home from Alabama to Santa Fe, reported no issues with his flights.
“My flight here and back, all on time. I’m very lucky,” Marker said.
Aidan Ross, an Albuquerque resident heading back to England for a visit, faced a delay but was relieved not to be flying through Chicago.
“I’m very glad I’m not flying through Chicago or somewhere. Are you going from Dallas direct to London? Yes,” Ross said.
