Because of hurricane Sandy, raging on the eastern the coast of the United States, a total of about 15 thousand flights were canceled, RIA Novosti reported citing Franz Press.

Hurricane launched its offensive on the US on Tuesday night, while the wind speed reached 135 km / h. As a result of the disaster, coastal cities in the east of the country were flooded, about 7 million people were left without electricity in Washington, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other cities. In New York, there was also an explosion at a thermal power plant, and seven subway lines were flooded. New Jersey has increased the level of danger at nuclear power plants. Hurricane Sandy claimed the lives of 13 people

As a result of a natural disaster, air traffic was disrupted. On Sunday, when the hurricane was only approaching the United States, at least 1 thousand 371 flights were canceled. On Monday, the abolition has already affected 7,744 flights, including a total of more than four thousand flights to Philadelphia and three airports in New York. On Tuesday, at least 5,269 flights will be canceled, and another 487 flights are not expected on Wednesday.

A number of air carriers have announced the cancellation of fines and charges for passengers who want to postpone the flight for another time. Some promised to pay passengers compensation if they delayed their flight more than 2 hours

Railway and bus services between major cities of the northeastern United States are also suspended. For passengers who bought train tickets but decided not to go because of weather conditions, Amtrak will refund money for tickets or issue vouchers for future trips.

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