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Airlines cancel 2,000 flights as snow hits Thanksgiving travel - The Points Guy
- A major winter storm led to about 2,200 flight cancellations on Saturday, with more groundings anticipated into Sunday.
- Chicago O’Hare and Milwaukee airports saw the heaviest disruption on Saturday according to FlightAware data.
- The storm threatened Thanksgiving return travel, prompting flexible rebooking policies from most major airlines.
- Air traffic disruptions extended across multiple Midwest and Great Lakes airports beyond Chicago.
- Officials warned travelers to verify flight status as the storm moves east later in the weekend.
- Chicago-area airports reported cancellations spanning ORD and MDW, with a substantial share of Saturday’s schedule affected.
- Nonmajor airports like Madison and Cedar Rapids also faced notable flight cancellations.
- By Sunday, the storm was expected to move east, though disruptions could linger as carriers reset operations.
- Travelers were advised to check status and stay informed about waivers and policies.
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