Who else gets to spend Christmas Eve fogged in at Chicago? :(

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I’ve spent Christmas Eve flogged in Chicago, but never fogged.

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I live in Chicago - i see no fog. Stupid airlines...

United claims the planes are on a reduced schedule in / out. My flight got cancelled.

Was there. Now Indiana. Ready to get back to the south with some warmth and sun!

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