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Severe storms bring heavy snowy and rain across the U.S.
NBC News· 2026-03-17 03:41
Tonight, the Midwest buried in record smashing snow. Look at these near white out conditions in this video from Wisconsin. You can barely make out the road.Car after car after car stuck. >> Probably one of the the crazier snowstorms we've ever seen. >> One town got a jaw-dropping 3 ft.While here in Green Bay, this storm already dumping 20 ines of snow so far, solidifying its place in the record books as the largest March snowstorm since 1888. An impressive amount of snow, even for Midwest standards, with ju ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-03-02 03:02
Iran's drone and missile attacks have trapped travelers in Dubai, with flights canceled, the airspace closed and movements by sea severely restricted https://t.co/pOJX9YFr87 ...
Travel chaos spreads across the globe following military operation against Iran
NBC News· 2026-03-02 01:02
Tonight, travel chaos rippling around the world. Major airports in the Middle East shut down after Iran fired a barrage of missiles and drones at countries in the Gulf. The region a major travel hub.More than 1500 flights to the Middle East canled. Travelers worldwide impacted from Lebanon to India. Even France and Germany.Massive crowds in Doha scrambling to figure out their next move. >> People at the front of the line up there are waiting 3 hours just to get the voucher. While at Dubai International Airp ...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – Jan. 26 | Morning News NOW
NBC News· 2026-01-26 13:40
Let's get right to it. Starting with that monster storm. We're going to have a full weather forecast in just a moment.We want to start checking in with our journalists stationed all across the country. NBC News correspondent Emily Ieta joins us from Central Park here in New York City. NBC News reporter Gary Grumbach has more from Washington DC.So Emily, the weather blamed now for at least nine deaths across several states this morning. Still more than 200 million people are under cold alerts. Just tell us a ...
Winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans
NBC News· 2026-01-23 19:20
We're actually going to start with that dangerous winter storm that's moving east across the country. It's set to slam. More than half the map.People from Texas all the way to southern New England are bracing for hazardous ice, heavy snow, brutally cold temperatures. 172 million people are now under some form of winter weather warning through Sunday. More than 1700 flights, they have already been cancelled for tomorrow.This according to Flight Aare. And more than a dozen states have declared emergencies. An ...
US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights cancelled
BusinessLine· 2026-01-04 05:09
Core Insights - The US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro disrupted Caribbean travel, leading to widespread flight cancellations and operational restrictions for airlines in the region [1][10]. Airline Operations - Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean, affecting destinations such as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba, with nearly 60% of flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico, being canceled [2][10]. - Southwest Airlines added extra flights to Puerto Rico and Aruba to accommodate stranded travelers [3]. - JetBlue canceled approximately 215 flights due to airspace closures related to military activity [12]. Impact on Travelers - Travelers faced significant disruptions, with many unable to return home as planned, leading to unexpected expenses and changes in travel plans [5][7]. - Airlines waived change fees for passengers needing to reschedule flights due to cancellations [2]. Regional Effects - The flight disruptions impacted nearly two dozen island destinations in the Caribbean, while areas farther west, like the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, remained largely unaffected [12]. - The situation was particularly disruptive during a peak travel period, as AAA projected that 122.4 million Americans would travel during the holiday season [8][9]. Cruise Operations - The disruptions also affected travelers booked for Caribbean cruises, with Virgin Voyages offering full credits for future trips to those unable to make it to San Juan in time for departures [13].
Travelers share frustrations at FAA flight cuts
NBC News· 2025-11-08 06:05
Public Sentiment & Impact - Government actions are perceived as negatively impacting citizens' lives [1] - The situation is causing frustration and inconvenience for travelers [1][2] - There is a call for resolution and cooperation to address the issues [1] Travel Disruptions & Logistics - Passengers are facing flight cancellations and rerouting [2] - Travelers are resorting to alternative transportation methods, such as renting U-Haul trucks for cross-country travel [1] - The need to return by a specific date (Tuesday) adds pressure and urgency [1] Safety & Trust - Concerns are raised about the reliability and competence of air traffic controllers [1] - The situation is viewed as embarrassing for the country [1]