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Spring break travelers dealing with headaches at Detroit Metro Airport
Severe weather and TSA staffing shortages are forcing some travelers to scramble to change their plans, right as many prepare to leave for spring break trips.
ROMULUS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Many travelers at Detroit Metro Airport are dealing with changed plans Monday as flight cancellations and delays continue to rise.
According to FlightAware, 45 flights have been canceled as of 8 a.m., while 85 flights both out of and into Detroit Metro have been canceled. The bulk of these cancellations and delays are Delta flights, though other airlines are also impacted.
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These flight issues come amid a winter storm impacting parts of the United States, as well as TSA staffing shortages. Though the security line was moving smoothly at Detroit Metro, other airports have run into issues.
As of Monday morning, FlightAware is reporting 2,576 delays around the U.S., while 2,635 flights have been canceled.
Travelers in Detroit have described the situation as hectic.
What you can do:
If you are scheduled to fly Monday, be sure to check the status of your flight before heading to the airport.
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