Over 1,122 flights delayed, 43 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions

NewsThere were at least 1,122 flight delays and 43 cancellations across U.S. airports Monday.Canva/Katherine RodriguezBy Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.comFlight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple U.S. airports Monday.Boston Logan International Airport had the most delays out of all U.S. airports Monday, reporting 35 delays. Nantucket Memorial Airport reported the most cancellations, with 5 canceled flights, according to flight tracker FlightAware.Delta Air Lines led U.S. carriers with 119 flight delays and 5 cancellations Monday.Here’s why so many flights were disrupted across the U.S.Why are so many flights being disrupted across the country?Thunderstorms may delay or cancel flights in cities in Florida (FLL, MIA, MCO, TPA), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU, IAH), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and Phoenix (PHX), according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA added that gusty winds in Boston (BOS) and Newark (EWR) and low clouds in Seattle (SEA) may also disrupt flights.What should passengers do if they have a flight cancellation or delay?If your flight is delayed or canceled, here are steps to reach your destination as quickly as possible.Travel experts and airlines recommend the following steps if your flight is delayed or canceled.Check your flight status regularly through your airline’s website or app.If you have your airline’s app, enable notifications for gate changes, delays and cancellations.If your flight is canceled, rebook as soon as possible.If you have a connecting flight, allow extra time if you’re connecting through a busy airport.Keep essential items in your carry-on so you can access them, and review your airline’s refund and rebooking policies in case of extended delays or cancellations.Travel advisory: Visitors to popular South American mountain destination urged to ‘exercise increased caution’TSA will allow some passengers to bring water bottles through airport securityOver 866 flights delayed, 89 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsOver 984 flights delayed, 111 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsTravel advisory: Visitors to popular Asian country urged to ‘exercise increased caution’Katherine Rodriguez covers national trending news for the consumer life, finance and money team. For 5+ years now, Katherine has covered trending topics such as travel advisories, TSA-related news, recalls, the...