U.S. East Coast Airports Close Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/31/2012 -- According to Flightaware.com, U.S. airlines have cancelled more than 4,700 flights due to depart between Sunday and Monday. A total 1,100 flights between Sunday and Monday have also been cancelled. JetBlue Airways the largest operator at JFK has cancelled 610 flights and Delta Air Lines the largest carrier at La Guardia, has cancelled 150 flights. Other airline operators are also cancelling flights.

JFK and LaGuardia Airport are only four feet above high tide. Forecasters fear that Hurricane Sandy will cause flooding at these two airports in particular because Hurricane Sandy coincides with a high full moon.

Airports on the East Coast are therefore implementing contingency plans.

Travellers with urgent flight requirements still have the option of departing from inland states if airports are operating and it’s safe for flights to continue.

"Aircraft can’t fly in hurricanes or severely turbulent conditions – it’s unsafe. But chartering a route to avoid all atmospheric conditions safely might be possible depending upon the traveller’s requirements. Private jet flights can be chartered to nearby towns and cities unaffected by the atmospheric effects of hurricanes or other natural disasters." – M.D, Private Jet Charter Prices

Private Jet Charter Prices assists business and leisure travellers with charter flight planning and booking. The company is based in London and works closely with its partner in the United States. Full terms and conditions and the company contact details can be found on the company website here.

Flightaware.com Information: http://uk.flightaware.com/squawks/view/1/3day/popular/29932/U_S_Airlines_Cancel_4_700_Flights_Ahead_of_Hurricane_Sandy