across the eastern see boaboard. at least 250 flights canceled here today. just because the storm is gone, doesn t mean the trouble is gone. we talked to passengers that had to spend the entire weekend in the airport. there is no damage here at newark airport. it is about planes and personnel. they sent a lot of planes out for safety before the storm. also, personnel, you need tsa agents and people at the gate county. as public transportation wraps up, they are going to be able to fully staff. we talked to one woman on stand by for a 1:00 p.m. flight. if she doesn t, she has to wait until 7:00 p.m. to have a seat. she is here for two days and possibly a half a day longer. what a nightmare. cnbc s brian shactman at new york liberty. the dollar losses of hurricane irene are starting to add up.