Storm impacting busiest summer travel day at NYC airports

NEW YORK -- Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season at area airports, but severe thunderstorms have caused delays and cancelations.

As of 6 p.m., New York City's three major airports are reporting delays:

• LaGuardia: More than 350 delays.
• John F. Kennedy International: More than 400.
• Newark Liberty International: More than 370.

Check your flight status

Travelers are encouraged to check with their carriers for individual flight information.

Use the following links for local airports:

• JFK flight tracker
• LaGuardia flight tracker
• Newark flight tracker

Construction at JFK Airport

JFK Airport is undergoing a $19 billion construction project to build two new international terminals, along with a new road network and transportation center.

CBS New York spoke with industry experts who said while there is never a good time for construction and road closures, the peak summer travel season might be the worst. The airport already expects to see 1 million more passengers this summer than last.

To help ease congestion and encourage people to use mass transit, AirTrain fares will be cut in half from Monday, July 1 through Labor Day on Sept. 2. Single rides at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations will cost just $4.25.

Visit construction.JFKAirport.com to learn more about the construction impacts.