Shoutout to the very nice @United agent who spent an hour on the phone with me to bump me to this earlier flight and got me a ticket while it was boarding. Now departing 30m later than the original Air Canada flight, but it was then completely cancelled so I guess that's a win.

oh no, I may have spoken too soon. Sat on the runway for an hour and we're returning to the gate. The lightning is keeping planes on the ground here.

yeah so this is why we haven't been able to take off yet ✈️🌩 ⚡️

😱 Safe travels. No lightning storms expected here until next week, but it will be very hot starting mid-week!