ATLANTA — Airlines canceled more than 1,900 flights Friday as snow pounded parts of the South and dumped several inches of white on Atlanta, home to the world’s busiest airport.
Light to moderate snow fell throughout the afternoon in Atlanta and its northern suburbs. It wasn’t expected to taper off until late evening. There was a chance of more snow for the area Monday.
Snow totals weren’t expected to be big by mid-Atlantic and Northeast standards, but for a region that rarely gets snow and doesn’t budget for snow and ice removal, airlines weren’t taking any chances.
The financial toll the airlines face from all the cancellations was still being tabulated. It could easily total in the millions of dollars, judging by the number of cancellations.
Delta Air Lines, based in Atlanta, and its feeder partners canceled 1,100 flights.
American Airlines and its American Eagle affiliate canceled about 500 flights Friday, including 240 departures at its hub at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The Associated Press
