predictions for 2022? it is hard to tell whether there will be new variants but are we in a better position than we were 12 months ago? we are in a much better position to have the tools to combat this pandemic. again, it depends on how we deploy it and how effectively we deploy it. the big question mark is not the science of it it is the governance. the policy and implementation of the policy going forward. coronavirus is continuing to cause major disruption for travellers worldwide. airlines cancelled more than 4,400 flights on saturday, due to surging covid cases among airline crews and ground personnel, as well as storms in parts of the us. stephanie prentice reports. from last minute cancellations, to hours of delays in airports. the past week has been called the perfect storm of travel chaos in the united states as the demand of a new year s rush, staffing in 0micron
from last minute cancellations, to hours of delays in airports. the past week has been called the perfect storm of travel chaos in the united states as the demand for new year s rush, staffing in 0micron world, and bad weather collide. many on social media say their trip was cancelled either as they arrived at the airport or once they were through security. some say they are now stuck until tuesday at the earliest. and this man described an extensive reroute involving sleeping on the floor at dallas airport. more than 4400 flights were cancelled worldwide over saturday and into sunday. 2500 of those were going to or from us airports. chicago took the biggest hit due to storms there with 1000 flights unable to use the 0 hare or midway airports.
to hours of delays in airports. the past week has been called the perfect storm of travel chaos in the united states as the demand for new year s rush, staffing in 0micron world, and bad weather collide. many on social media say their trip was cancelled either as they arrived at the airport or once they were through security. some say they are now stuck until tuesday at the earliest. and this man described an extensive reroute involving sleeping on the floor at dallas airport. more than 4400 flights were cancelled worldwide over saturday and into sunday. 2500 of those were going to or from us airports. chicago took the biggest hit due to storms there with 1000 flights unable to use the 0 hare or midway airports. in a statement, united airlines one of those impacted said that today s cancellations were driven by 0micron, staffing and weather related issues. we did pre cancel flights in anticipation of inclement weather.