High winds, rough weather cause major flight problems at KCI

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Snow and wind combined to disrupt travel at Kansas City International Airport, with dozens of delays and cancellations already impacting passengers heading into the work week.

Travelers walking into KCI were met with a flight status board showing widespread delays and cancellations.

Passengers face hours-long delays

Henry Smith said his flight to Raleigh was pushed back seven hours. “I was supposed to leave at 4:15pm today, but now it’s not supposed to leave until 11:15pm,” Smith said.

Asley Vivas said her departure was also pushed back. “We were supposed to leave at 7:30pm and now our flight’s been delayed to more of 11ish,” Vivas said.

Cancellations push some travelers to Tuesday

Lane Woodson, who expected to return to Fort Wayne, Indiana, was among passengers whose flights were canceled. He said he checked with multiple airlines and could not find an earlier option…

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