Yesterday, a powerful winter storm bearing down on the Northeast disrupted air travel at New York's bustling LaGuardia International Airport, compelling the cancellation of around 160 flights. This constitutes roughly 15% of the airport's typical flight frequency. Spirit Airlines' Terminal A was particularly affected, but despite sustained long queues, there were no cancellations.
The disruption experienced at LaGuardia was a common aspect this weekend, with Boston's Logan Airport facing the brunt. According to FlightAware's misery map, Boston saw more than 500 flight cancellations under the weight of the severe weather. A ground stop was issued in Boston, where passengers experienced more than two hour average delays. The severity of the storm can be underscored by a flight attendant, who after enduring a daunting landing, referred to it as the worst in her 28-year-long career.
