North Texas Airport Cancellations Due to Snow and Sleet

Airport Operations Amidst Winter Weather

• ❄️ Snow and sleet accumulation has impacted operations at both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field.
• ✈️ Crews are working to clear runways, but the process is slow, especially at DFW with its multiple runways, affecting flight ramp-ups.
• ⚠️ DFW International Airport is currently operating with three runways, with a fourth expected to open later tonight.
• 📍 Dallas Love Field has fewer runways (two), but operations are described as going more smoothly, though still experiencing cancellations and delays.

Flight Status and Travel Advice

• 📉 Around 80 cancellations and 160 delays have been reported at Love Field, with factors like the origin and destination weather influencing these numbers.
• 📱 Travelers are advised to stay close to their airline and check flight status for flights today or tomorrow.
• 🚗 Road conditions leading to both airports are slushy due to the thaw, and officials urge drivers to take it slow and give space.

Southwest Airlines' Seating Change

• 📅 Today marks the last day of open seating for Southwest Airlines at Love Field.
• 💺 Starting tomorrow, Southwest will begin implementing assigned seating, ending a historical practice for the airline.