More than 280 flights delayed, 100 canceled at Sea-Tac Airport

The Brief

• Snow and icy conditions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport led to over 280 flight delays and 100 cancelations, primarily affecting Alaska Airlines and Horizon.

• SEA Airport experienced the highest number of flight cancelations on Monday morning, followed by airports in Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago, and Atlanta.

SEATTLE – Snow and icy conditions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport caused 287 flight delays as of 5:20 p.m. Monday.

There were also 103 flights into or out of Sea-Tac that were canceled. The majority of those flights were on Alaska Airlines and Horizon, according to FlightAware.

SEA Airport had the most canceled flights on Monday, followed by Rogue Valley International Medford, San Francisco International, John Wayne Airport and San Diego International.

Stay informed

• Sign up for airline alerts and download airline apps for real-time updates on flight status. Follow airports and airlines on social media for the latest information on delays and cancelations.

Plan ahead

• Book flights earlier in the day, as morning flights are less likely to be affected by delays and cancelations. Check the weather forecast for both departure and arrival locations several days in advance.

Understand your rights

• Know your rights regarding flight cancelations and delays, including compensation policies and rebooking options.

Safety first

• Travelers should heed warnings and advisories from airlines and authorities. Airlines prioritize safety first, so delays and cancelations are often made with passenger safety in mind.

The Source

Information for this story came from FlightAware.

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