FORT SMITH, Ark. —
Flights from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Dallas were canceled, leaving passengers to make other travel plans.
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The 5:15 p.m. flight to Dallas was first listed as delayed before its status changed to canceled. The 8 p.m. flight was also canceled.
Jordan Riggs, who is originally from Van Buren, was trying to get home near Seattle. Her trip included a connection in Dallas, and she said she was worried she might not make it home.
“It’s a little frustrating, and I’m kind of worried about not being able to get home,” Riggs said. “And I’m sure if I can fly out of here, what happens when I get to Dallas? Am I going to be stuck in Dallas for Lord knows how long?”
Levy Schultz was in Fort Smith for business and hoped to return to Las Vegas. He said he would have to make other plans starting Saturday.
“I am stuck in Fort Smith,” Schultz said.
Schultz said he travels often for work and understands that delays happen, adding that he didn’t mind being in Fort Smith.
As of the latest update, the inbound flight from Dallas was still listed as scheduled. Its status could change, while travelers were left wondering what flights out of Fort Smith would look like Saturday.