BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you were planning to fly out of Buffalo early Thursday morning, your flight may have been canceled or delayed.
Many early flights to and from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport were either delayed or canceled as the region contends with icy and slushy weather conditions.
The cancellations and delays were spread throughout different airlines and destinations. By 9 a.m., things appeared to be getting back to normal in terms of the day’s travel schedule.
NFTA Communications Manager Kelly Khatib joined us during the morning to talk about options for travelers, encouraging them to contact their airline if changes come about.
The icy conditions might bring about a bit of anxiety for some travelers, especially during takeoff and landing. Khatib wants to assure travelers that safety is the NFTA’s number one priority.
“We have over 40,000 gallons of potassium acid,” Khatib said. “That’s what we use to de-ice those runways, make sure that everything is running smoothly.”
Khatib says the NFTA is staying in contact with the National Weather Service as they continue to assess and respond to the weather situation.
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