Our understanding of the universe. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. More than 2000 flights have been cancelled across the world, as people try to complete last minute journeys to spend christmas with friends and families. Some Major Airlines have blamed the cancellations on the pandemic. China and the us are the worst affected countries. Azadeh moshiri reports. Which one would you like . Festivities may be going ahead this year but millions are still having difficulty reaching their families. With the 0micron variant surging quickly around the world, its causing chaos within airlines with crews testing positive or needing to isolate. In the us, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines already cancelled hundreds of Christmas Eve flights and warned of more cancellations throughout the weekend. The flight tracking firm Flightaware Has said more than 2000 Christmas Eve flights have been cancelled globally. Explaining their decision, United Airlines said and Delta A
Father christmas is coming to a chimney near you. Hello and thanks very much forjoining us. More than 2000 flights have been cancelled across the world, as people try to complete last minute journeys to spend christmas with friends and families. Some Major Airlines have blamed the cancellations on the pandemic. China and the us are the worst affected countries. Azadeh moshiri reports. Which one would you like . Festivities may be going ahead this year but millions are still having difficulty reaching their families. With the 0micron variant surging quickly Around The World, its causing chaos within airlines with crews testing positive or needing to isolate. In the us, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines already cancelled hundreds of Christmas Eve flights and warned of more cancellations throughout the weekend. I spoke to one passenger who is now forced to travel on Christmas Day. Your grandmother is based in bosnia and you havent seen her in years but the Family Reunion has been halted
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled across the world, as people try to complete last minute journeys to spend christmas with friends and families. Some Major Airlines have blamed the cancellations on the pandemic. China and the us are the worst affected countries. Azadeh moshiri reports. Festivities may be going ahead this year but millions are still having difficulty reaching their families. With the omicron variant surging quickly Around The World, its causing chaos within airlines with crews testing positive or needing to isolate. In the us, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines already cancelled hundreds of Christmas Eve flights and warned of more cancellations throughout the weekend. I spoke to one passenger who is now forced to travel on Christmas Day. Your grandmother is based in bosnia and you havent seen her in years but the Family Reunion has been halted. What happened 7 unfortunately we were in the airport
And, provided youve been good, Father Christmas is coming to a chimney near you. Hello and welcome to the programme. For much of the world Christmas Day has begun, but the shadow of the Omicron Variant continues to loom large. Infections are on the rise and the fallout is taking its toll. Lets have a look at some of the most recent developments, as people try to deal with covid at christmas. Here in the uk, the nhs is offering Vaccination Services even on Christmas Day. 1. 7 Million People are estimated to have been infected in the last week. The South African Government has announced an immediate end to contact tracing, saying most of the country has now been exposed to coronavirus and theyre now concentrating on mitigation rather than containment. And more than 4,000 flights that were scheduled for friday and saturday have been cancelled. Many airlines blaming a lack of healthy staff. Azadeh moshiri reports on the problems facing those trying to travel at this festive time. Which one
Greg excellent work i will see you after the show. It take that arsonist we are live here at fox square. For a reason. As you know it yesterday a cowardly Christmas Creep burned down our allamerican Christmas Tree. We put the tree up outside of our building out for ourselves, but for all of you. The nypd, they arrived at the scene to help put out the flames and make sure everyone was safe. At a time when Law Enforcement is constantly criticized and disrespected we are once again shown how important their work really is. We are grateful for their service. Yes. We want to take this moment now to give a special shout out to the officers who quickly apprehended the suspect, they are actually here tonight to join us in the relighting. We are joined by members of the i speak for everyone here want to say thank you for all your sacrifice to keep us safe. And even though the arsonist is already out on the streets, probably working at cnn. We want the bad guy to know but you can keep burning do