Flight Status Unprecedented During Polar Vortex on Christmas Morning

Travelers across the country were met with an unprecedented flight status on Christmas morning. Despite everyone's best efforts, it seemed that "behind schedule" was a euphemism for "LOL, you thought it was a good idea to fly out of a Polar Vortex on Christmas morning?". The Polar Vortex has been wreaking havoc across the United States since late November, and this week was no exception. With temperatures dipping below zero in some areas, air travel has become increasingly difficult. On Christmas morning, travelers were met with yet another obstacle - flight delays due to the extreme weather conditions. The National Weather Service reported that wind chills as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit were expected in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. This made flying out of those states particularly difficult, as planes had to be de-iced before taking off. In addition, many airports closed their runways due to snow and ice accumulation. This led to significant delays at airports across the country, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated. One traveler tweeted "Haven't seen this flight status before," referring to the unprecedented delays they experienced while trying to fly out of Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP). Despite these challenges, airport staff worked hard throughout the day to ensure that all flights eventually took off safely and on time. They worked diligently to de-ice planes and clear runways so that travelers could make it home for Christmas dinner with their families. Unfortunately for some travelers who chose not to heed warnings about traveling during a polar vortex event on Christmas morning, they may have found themselves wishing they had stayed put instead of attempting such an ambitious feat! As one Twitter user aptly put it: “LOL, you thought it was a good idea to fly out of a Polar Vortex on Christmas morning?”