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Following flight delays due to severe weather in Arkansas, travelers express their frustrations

Little Rock, Arkansas – In addition to preparing for the surge of tourists this holiday season, airports nationwide experienced weather-related delays, which caused significant inconveniences for travelers. Regretfully, the holiday hassle did not spare Little Rock’s Clinton Nation Airport.
Approximately 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from their homes between Saturday, December 21, and Wednesday, January 1 during this holiday season, according to AAA officials.
The previous record is now surpassed by this number.
“There was a massive fog cloud above Little Rock, which caused us to be delayed in our arrival. There was weather there, and I assume there were thunderstorms. Then they postponed our trip for almost twenty minutes,” claimed Layla Alicea, a LIT passenger.
A few passengers had to make adjustments that affected their Saturday departure flights. Making her trip on Saturday was essential for travelers like Rebekah Wagoner.
“I’m attempting to get home right now so that I can go see my grandfather. Wagoner explained, “My grandfather is in Minneapolis and was recently placed in hospice. I’m really trying to get home and see him.”
We brought these queries and remarks to the source after learning about the annoyances of several passengers. Anthony Black of Delta described the standard procedures for handling flight delays.
“When there is lightning and thunder nearby, it creates a dangerous situation for both pilots and those working outside the aircraft. All activity is stopped at that point,” Black clarified.
Travelers were forced to hope for the best as airport officials nationwide braced for the record number of passengers and the weather.
“I hope that everyone else is able to reach their destination. I am aware that there are many individuals present. More families are loitering, and lines are growing longer. We’ll see what transpires,” Wagoner continued.
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