After Sandy flights canceled but chaos fades
New York and the Northeast felt widespread cancellations yet airports were quiet, with travelers staying with friends or in hotels. Airlines moved planes out of storm paths and pre canceled flights to avoid gate logjams, aligning with new three hour rule penalties and improved weather playbooks. Kate Hanni notes the shift toward pre cancellation to spare passengers and staff.
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Sandy damages telecoms across 10 states halting services
Federal regulators report 25 percent of cell towers out after Sandy with many remaining on generators and fuel running short. Landline service holds in the affected area from Virginia to Massachusetts, but about a quarter of cable customers lose service. 911 centers show resilience while data centers in Manhattan switch to diesel backups.
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