Scheduling issues, bad weather causes thousands of flights to cancel this weekend

OHIO — Thousands of Americans booked flights for this Memorial Day Weekend, but many of them were left stranded.

According to the TSA’s website, over four million passengers were screened over this holiday weekend.

Even with ticket prices being higher, airfare has jumped over 30% compared to last April.

However, when passengers did get their tickets, they faced busy airports and fewer flights due to staffing shortages or cancellations.

Across the country, over 5,000 flights were canceled over the weekend primarily due to scheduling issues or bad weather.

Those who still wanted to travel had to drive.

AAA reports in the U.S., nearly 35 million travelers were expected to drive this three-day weekend; 1.5 million of them Ohioans.

Gas prices jumped more than 30% from last year, and nationwide the average for a gallon of gas is $4.60.

It is necessary for those traveling today to know when to leave for the Memorial Day party or when to return home.

AAA says the best time to leave is before 11:00 a.m., and the worst is between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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