At least 115 trips were postponed due to weather conditions in the capital of São Paulo; passengers showed tiredness and were irritated by the lack of information
Congonhas airport, located in São Paulo, faced a tumultuous morning this Friday (29), with a large number of passengers waiting for information about their flights. The chaos intensified after the cancellation of 72 flights on Thursday (28), due to adverse weather conditions. To make the situation worse, another 43 flights were canceled this Friday, totaling 115 cancellations. Severe weather conditions have been the main cause of cancellations, and concessionaire Aena recommends that travelers check the status of their flights directly with the airlines. Many passengers, out of options, spent the night at the airport, improvising places to rest while waiting for updates.
Dissatisfaction among passengers is evident, especially regarding the lack of information and support from airlines. The concessionaire reported that, on Thursday, 35 arrivals and 37 departures were cancelled, while this Friday, the numbers increased with 15 departures and 28 arrivals cancelled.
Furthermore, some passengers are being transferred to other airports, such as Viracopos, in Campinas, using buses. The heavy rain that hit the metropolitan region of São Paulo caused flooding and left thousands of homes without electricity. Forecasts indicate that rain is expected to persist throughout the weekend, which could further impact airport operations.
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