US winter storm: Hundreds of flights cancelled as Arctic blast sweeps the country

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across the US as an Arctic blast sweeps America ahead of the holidays.

A powerful winter storm described as being a "once in a generation event" is plunging mercury across the states, causing travel chaos.

This report shows FlightAware's "map of misery" that highlights the scale of disruption across the states.

Long lines can be seen at Orlando International Airport as travellers try and make it home for Christmas.

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