Asheville airport: Most flights canceled; travelers asked to check with airlines

ASHEVILLE - Many flights at the Asheville Regional Airport Sept. 29 are still canceled as airlines struggle with the recovery of phone service and internet access, according to an update from an Asheville Regional Airport Tina Kinsey.

All Delta flights before noon Sept. 29 have been canceled and no other airlines are currently operating.

While some flights and airlines may resume service as connections come back online, the airport is urging passengers to check with their airlines about the status of their flight. Asheville Regional Airport's website is not updating accurately with flight information at the moment.

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Many roads to the airport are still closed and impassable.

According to the spokesperson, passengers and community members have been sheltering at the airport since Thursday. The airport has been working with its restaurant partner to provide food and water, and all are currently safe, according to the update.

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Evan Gerike is a reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times. Email him at egerike@citizentimes.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @EvanGerike.

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