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Manchester-Boston Airport Open, But Flight Departures Hit-Or-Miss

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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport remains open today despite the winter storm.  But Deputy Airport Director Brian O'Neill says they've seen "a significant level of cancelations and delays."  While 13 flights have left on time, he says airlines have canceled 12 other flights so far.

 
"And I imagine that we'll have more to report during the day.  You know, the storm path is coming up from the East Coast, so I think that's where you'll see most of the cancelations and delays today," O'Neill says.
 
He says so far, some flights to New York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore have been canceled.  He advises people traveling today to confirm departure times with the airlines directly before leaving for the airport.  O'Neill also says travelers expecting to leave today should plan to come to the airport earlier than usual.
 
Southern New Hampshire will get the worst of the storm, with seven to 12 inches of snow accumulation expected, which will slow down travel time to the airport.  
 
The state Department of Transportation has posted an advisory speed limit of 45 miles per hour along interstates and major highways.  With snow fall peaking this morning, the DOT warns travelers that plows won't be able to clear all the snow off the roads until later in the day.

Amanda Loder reports on business and the economy in NHPR's newsroom, and hosts Weekend Edition. Amanda joined New Hampshire Public Radio following four years of reporting and hosting at Spokane Public Radio in Washington State. At Spokane Public Radio, she was recognized with regional Edward R. Murrow and SPJ awards for her feature and series reporting. During four years at SPR, she worked her way up from general assignment reporter to featurist, and was ultimately tapped to host All Things Considered. Amanda, a native Iowan, received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Religious Studies from Lawrence University, and a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.
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