Perfect storm of winter weather and omicron surge cancels thousands of holiday flights

Travelers in Dallas airport
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, air travelers wear masks at Love Field in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. LM Otero / Associated Press
Travelers in Dallas airport
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, air travelers wear masks at Love Field in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. LM Otero / Associated Press

Perfect storm of winter weather and omicron surge cancels thousands of holiday flights

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