Travel chaos as major US airports ground flights for HOURS

"Departures to LaGuardia (LGA) Airport in New York are experiencing an average delay of over two hours, with some flights being held for nearly four hours. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that there is up to a 60 percent chance that these delays will be extended. The alert is due to heavy rains and strong winds from the nor' easter hitting the East Coast."

"The FAA has also issued a ground stop at Boston Logan Airport until at least 10:30am ET due to strong winds. Flights have been delayed for more than three hours. The ground stop has also affected departures from major US and Canadian airports, including New York, Washington, Cleveland, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. Airlines reported that 975 flights have been delayed, with an average delay of 41 minutes, and some flights were held up for up to 89 minutes."

Severe weather from a nor'easter caused major flight disruptions Monday across multiple US and Canadian airports. Departures to LaGuardia averaged over two-hour delays, with some flights held nearly four hours, while LGA reported more than 1,300 delayed flights. The FAA warned there is up to a 60 percent chance delays will be extended and issued a ground stop at Boston Logan until at least 10:30am ET due to strong winds. The ground stop affected departures at New York, Washington, Cleveland, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. Airlines reported 975 delayed flights averaging 41 minutes, with some held up to 89 minutes. Millions in New Jersey and New York are under state of emergency as gusts up to 45 mph and heavy rain are forecast through Monday evening.

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