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Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules

December 4, 2023

KVRR Staff,

(AP) — Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. The air tours have pitted tour operators against visitors frustrated with the noise for decades, but it…

Many Flights Cancelled Due To Storm in Fargo & Grand Forks

November 10, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The snow, sleet, ice and wind did a number on flights in the region. The majority of arrivals and departures at Hector International Airport in Fargo were cancelled. Flights from Minneapolis, Denver and Chicago are still scheduled to come in this evening. A flight to and from Vegas is expected tonight in Grand Forks. The best…

Allegiant Flights Out of Grand Forks Canceled For December

October 27, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Some Allegiant customers who had flights booked out of Grand Forks in December have been told they have been canceled. A spokesperson for the Las Vegas-based airline says they studied demand at Grand Forks International and decided to implement a seasonal hiatus for the month. The airline constantly adjusts its schedule due to holidays, school…

Board Suspends All Honor Flights Through June

January 28, 2021

TJ Nelson,

The Honor Flight program to fly our nation’s military heroes to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor remains on hold. The national Board of Directors has decided to suspend all Honor Flights through June 30. They cited a number of factors in making the decision including the status of the vaccine rollout and group gathering restrictions in…

Travel Is Expected To Remain Low Through The Year, According To An Expert

He says it's going to be awhile before we see flights go back to normal.

July 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – He says the reason planes have been filling up is due to airlines cutting down on flights. The expert also says airlines have been blocking middle seats, so there’s more space between people. “We’re seeing more personal travel. Maybe families going, you know, we have circumstances, maybe a grand baby has been born, someone’s traveling because someone…

Allegiant Airlines To Provide Each Passenger With Health & Safety Kit

The kits include a single-use face mask, a pair of non-latex disposable gloves and cleaning wipes

May 3, 2020

TJ Nelson,

LAS VEGAS — Allegiant Airlines is taking steps to make travel as safe as possible during the pandemic. Starting this week, the airline will provide free personal health and safety kits to all passengers as they board. The kits include a single-use face mask, a pair of non-latex disposable gloves and cleaning wipes. The airline claims it is surpassing CDC…

Hector International Airport Flight Delays and Cancellations

February 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Hector International Airport has an updated list of all flights that have been cancelled and delayed today. Arrivals: Flight 33–Allegiant–Departing from Las Vegas–DELAYED Flight 3378–American Airlines–Departing from Dallas–CANCELLED Flight 3683–United–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 3707–Delta–Departing from Minneapolis–DELAYED Flight 3962–Delta–Departing from Minneapolis–DELAYED Flight 4054–American Airlines–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 4126–American Airlines–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 5232–United–Departing from Denver–CANCELLED Flight 5534–United–Departing from Denver–CANCELLED Flight…

Hundreds Of Flights Canceled Out Of Denver

That is having a ripple–effect on airports across this country this Thanksgiving week.

November 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- Hector International Airport in Fargo reports some cancellations and delays throughout the day. If you are flying, make sure you’re communicating with either your travel agent or the airline to get notice of any flight delays or cancellations. During this time, airlines also work alongside customers to change flights and avoid the storm without any kind of change fees….

Canceled Flights Leave Passengers Frustrated at Hector International Airport

Airport officials say the wind is mostly what's affecting flights

March 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The storm means a lot of headaches for travelers at Hector International Airport. Airport officials say wind speeds are what’s affecting a lot of the flight cancellations both into and out of Hector. Airlines make their cancellation decisions based on winds, visibility, and road conditions. If wind gusts are over 40 knots, planes can’t be deiced. You should…

Travelers Returning from Arizona Greeted With Frigid Temperatures

Airport officials say thousands of flights across the country have been affected by the polar vortex

January 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The frigid temperatures have been affecting flights across the country. People flying in from warmer places say the dramatic shift in temperature was a shock to them when they got off the plane. “Almost 100 degree difference. Swinging from the 55 degree weather we left in Arizona to a –54, not really happy to be back, excited to be…