July 15th 2024.
On Monday, Denver International Airport experienced a significant amount of flight delays and cancellations, with over 700 flights affected. The culprit? Thunderstorms that moved through the Front Range. As a result, travelers were met with long wait times and unexpected changes to their flight plans.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the bad weather caused incoming flights to be delayed by an average of one hour. And as of 5:20 p.m., FlightAware reported a total of 701 delayed flights and 32 cancellations. The majority of these disruptions were on United and Southwest airlines, two of the busiest carriers at the airport.
These storms also brought an end to a streak of record-breaking heat for the Denver metro area, providing some relief from the scorching temperatures. However, the downside was the impact on air travel, causing inconvenience and frustration for both passengers and airport staff.
This is an ongoing situation and updates may follow. For more news and updates on Colorado, be sure to sign up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to handle the effects of the recent thunderstorms.
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