>> reporter: and where does that stand now? >> highly unlikely. we're hoping to get out later today. if we make that flight, we'll make the excursion. if not, we'll be pushed and most likely won't make the trip. >> reporter: what was the attitudes of people? >> frustrated and, i would say, nervous. yesterday was very hectic, trying to get bags, trying to make our way bag to baggage claim was difficult in and of itself. we came in from columbus and landed at terminal "c" and had to find our way through some dark spots, some light spots, shuttling up on an elevator, of all things, which was working with the backup generator, and it's been a long day and night. >> reporter: we're very sorry for what you've been through. we're glad you're safe and sound. we hope you can resurrect some part of that trip. >> appreciate it. >> reporter: thank you very much. that is just one story. there are tens of thousands of them, of people overnighting here. and they do say it was scary. safety was maintained. that's the most important thing, getting people to where they