SAN ANTONIO – Wintry weather in Dallas had a trickle-down effect on passengers hoping to fly out of San Antonio International Airport on Thursday.
Several flights to and from Dallas were canceled or delayed throughout the day.
“I feel very lucky, but I’m also hesitant because all the flights to Dallas ahead of us are canceled,” traveler Nancy Pierce said.
On her way home from a makeup convention in San Antonio, Pierce boarded one Dallas-bound flight on American Airlines that was not impacted by weather.
The flight left ahead of the height of the winter weather.
For her and fellow convention attendee Maryann Morse, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was a hub where they planned to catch connecting flights.
Early on, it appeared those flights would also take off on schedule.
“Right now, yes. Thank you,” Morse said. “Fingers crossed.”
Mellissa Hudson, who also traveled on American Airlines, had to practice a little bit of patience.
While Hudson’s flight was not canceled, it was delayed.
“Three hours,” Hudson said. “I’m drinking coffee and chatting.”
For at least part of her hourslong wait, Hudson had the company of a friend.
“I’m actually traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, and prayerfully, so far, my flight is on time,” Belle Martin, Hudson’s friend, said.
Martin had a direct flight home while Hudson took a detour to Dallas to spend time with her daughter’s family.
“I’ll probably be stuck with my three grandsons for four days. I already see the scenario. I’m already traumatized, so thank you for reminding me,” Hudson said jokingly.
Even for the travelers who flew out on time, the question remained about what might happen when they arrived in other cities.
Pierce wondered if the wintry weather could interrupt her connecting flight to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
“We’re on the same flight,” Pierce said, gesturing toward Morse. “If we get stranded, we’ll be together.”
Both airlines, as well as a spokesperson for San Antonio International Airport, recommended that passengers check the status of their flights before heading to the airport.
While San Antonio’s weather is not expected to be as dicey as Dallas', San Antonio International Airport public relations manager Tonya Hope said the airport will continue to monitor conditions.
Hope said the airport has equipment ready to handle any icy conditions that might arise.
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