My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

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Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

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See inside American's flight operations center that managed the Caribbean chaos after the US strikes on Venezuela

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A woman sitting in the bridge of the AA IOC.
The person sitting in the center of this photo is responsible for "day of departure" items, like ensuring flights aren't too overbooked — especially on irregular operation days.

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Maps show the scale of the Caribbean air travel chaos — and how airlines are adding extra flights to rescue passengers

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American Airlines added 43 extra flights, including some on a Boeing 777-300, the largest plane in its fleet.

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My family is stranded in Puerto Rico because our flights were canceled. It's having an impact on our finances.

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Passengers wait at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport as all flights are cancelled following US military action in Venezuela,
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US.

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RANKED: The airlines least likely to delay or cancel your flight

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Delta and Alaska at gate.
Delta and Alaska are the best airlines in the US for punctuality.

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Airlines are canceling flights ahead of a winter storm. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

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Passengers navigate the busy terminals of Los Angeles during the shutdown.
Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown.

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Our national flightmare isn't over yet

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Passengers wait in line at JFK airport's Terminal 4 on November 11, 2025.

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Here are the 20 airports with the most canceled flights since Friday, when government shutdown reductions began

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport had the most flights canceled on Friday, according to Cirium.

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA's government shutdown traffic reduction continues

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People wait in line at a security checkpoint at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on November 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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The government shutdown is affecting thousands of travelers across the US as airports struggle to cope with air traffic controller shortages.

Torrential rain wreaked havoc at Dubai's airport, with video showing a plane battling across a flooded runway

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Passengers wait for their flights at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai on April 17, 2024.
Passengers wait for their flights at the Dubai International Airport on April 17.

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