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Unclaimed Bags Wait at Washington's Reagan Airport Amid Flight Delays

Hundreds of flights were delayed and hundreds more canceled amid inclement weather and staffing shortages exacerbated by a coronavirus surge on Tuesday, January 4.

This video taken at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport baggage claim on Tuesday night shows dozens of unclaimed suitcases packed together as flight delays separated travelers from their checked items.

According to FlightAware, 89 flights destined for Reagan National Airport were canceled on Tuesday and another 219 inbound flights were delayed. Credit: @brookeoliver55 via Storyful

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