DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field experienced extreme weather disruptions late last month.
Between wind gusts, thunderstorms and severe weather warnings, travelers had a rough time at the airports in late May.
According to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, 5% of the over 37,000 flights scheduled in May were canceled at North Texas airports. Travelers, especially over the last few days of May with Memorial Day travel, were stranded at the airport or had to head back home because a flight wouldn’t take off.11,491 flights were canceled in North America. The cancelation rate for the top 100 airports in the country in May 2024 was 1.23%, including both North Texas airports.
Hilda Lopez, spokeswoman for the city of Dallas’ Department of Aviation, said the safety and well-being of passengers is a top priority. During the storms, the airport implemented inclement weather protocols, which included monitoring conditions, coordinating with airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration and managing water accumulation and runway safety.
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