A woman and child wait for their flight alongside another traveler at Miami International Airport in December 2021.
Mandatory Credit:	Rebecca Blackwell/AP

A woman and child wait for their flight alongside another traveler at Miami International Airport in December 2021.
Mandatory Credit: Rebecca Blackwell/AP

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What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed

Computer glitches. Air traffic controller shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. Accidents and investigations. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled.