Stormy weather across East Coast causes travel trouble at Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Hurricane Debby, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm, along with weekend storms along the East Coast resulted in major travel troubles.
Nearly 100 flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Monday. More than 250 were delayed, authorities say.
Things seemed to be improving compared to Sunday, which saw over 500 cancellations and delays.
Some people spoke with Action News after being stuck in the airport since this weekend. They say they're frustrated with airlines and are getting little to no answers from them.
"Started at a Harrisburg airport yesterday, got canceled, delayed, drove down to Philly, and again - delayed, delayed. So I'm just trying to get my luggage and drive home," one passenger said.
There's also a sea of unclaimed luggage at the baggage claim area inside PHL. One man told Action News that after finally making it home, he was dismayed to find out his bags were lost.
"They said, 'Come to the baggage service office.' Then they'll tell me which flight my bag came in on. Here's hoping!" said Bob Lower from Alloway, New Jersey.
Lower flew to Miami from the island of Curacao on Saturday, but his flight to Philadelphia was then canceled.
By Sunday, he was able to get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport after a three-hour delay. Then, he was able to get to Philadelphia on Monday.
"It's been a rough weekend," Lower said.
Another woman who is moving to Miami for school said she's had her flight canceled twice.
"I was definitely stressed out. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude about everything," said Isabelle Shalmiyuv from Huntingdon Valley.
Experts advise anyone flying this week should check in with their airline before leaving for the airport.
"We remind passengers that you really need to stay in touch with your airline. Download their apps, sign up for their email or text alerts," said Heather Redfearn, the public affairs manager at PHL.
