Dense fog in the Chicago area caused delays and cancellations on Sunday morning at Midway Airport amid the busy travel rush. “Dense fog continues across the area this morning, but is expected to gradually improve going into this afternoon,” US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois said in a Facebook post. For those traveling via sleigh, utilizing your reindeers’ nose lights is advised.”Chicago Midway is the fourth-busiest hub for Southwest Airlines. A spokesperson told CNN they adopted “an all-hands on deck” posture to help customers work through Sunday’s weather issues including accommodating customers on alternative flights. Nationwide, delays and cancellations have remained low for Southwest and the rest of the nation’s airlines this holiday weekend.

Source: CNN December 24, 2023 20:17 UTC