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Strong storms disrupted Memorial Day travel for passengers flying to and from the New York City area, causing significant delays. Even after the storms passed, dozens of flights at LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark airports experienced delays of up to three hours. Although some flights were canceled, the majority were delayed due to the lingering effects of the afternoon storms.

Despite the challenges, some travelers managed to reach their destinations. Nicole Coaxum, a resident of Yonkers, described her experience of being delayed for nearly two hours on a connecting flight. Another traveler, Barbara Kingsborough from Mount Kisco, acknowledged being informed about potential delays ahead of time due to weather conditions.

The situation was compounded by increased Memorial Day weekend travel. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) set a new record on Friday for the highest number of travelers screened in a single day. AAA reported that 3.5 million Americans flew for the holiday weekend, marking a 5% increase from the previous year and a 9% rise since 2019. Additionally, an estimated 2.5 million New Yorkers opted for road trips, marking the highest number in over two decades.

Melanie Cade, a mother of nine from Alabama and creator of the "Raising Cades" TikTok account, described her challenging journey to New York City for a family trip. Despite the delays, Cade remained optimistic and looked forward to enjoying the sights and attractions of the city, including indulging in a quintessential New York street hot dog and attending a Broadway show, possibly "The Lion King."

The disruptions experienced over Memorial Day weekend are just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy summer travel season. AAA forecasts that U.S. airlines will carry approximately 271 million passengers this summer, representing a 6% increase from the previous year.

Overall, the holiday weekend travel surge highlighted the resilience of travelers in navigating through challenges and disruptions to reach their destinations.

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