MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Travelers at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were left waiting after flight delays and cancellations swept across the United States.
Travelers flying in and out of MIA on Saturday braced for an icy impact as Winter Storm Fern raged on.
“Who knows what’s gonna happen? I’m sure it’s gonna be a rough flight,” said Albert Snyder. “Two feet of snow is coming at home, right around Philadelphia, so we’re hoping getting out early gets us in.”
“We’ll be getting a lot of snow, and maybe some ice,” said Brent Jeffries.
The storm caused major impacts on flights traveling out of South Florida, which forced flyers heading to affected areas to think quickly.
“We’re trying to beat the snow, but we had to leave our vacation a day and a half early,” said Snyder.
At MIA 94 flights were cancelled on Saturday, and 252 flights were delayed.
At FLL, 94 flights were cancelled, and 175 flights were delayed Saturday, according to FlightAware.
Some travelers took the delays in stride.
“It’s an inconvenience, but we’re also traveling in January, so this is what it looks like,” said Mendie Berry.
Travel officials are waiving change fees for those impacted and have issued travel alerts. Travelers are urged to check with their airline before heading to the airport.
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