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Not many delays expected today at airport
Accident runway closed but five others still open
Published December 22, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
Saturday's accident is not expected to impact air traffic today at DIA.
"Delays are whatever the normal delays are, the Sunday before Christmas," said DIA spokesperson Elizabeth Mason.
Anyone flying out or picking someone up at the airport should call the airline first and make sure the flight is on schedule, said Mason.
There may be delays caused by weather or other factors - but not because of the incident involving Continental Flight 1404, she said.
Mason directed people to DIA's Web site, flydenver.com.
The site gives the current weather and wait times to pass through security, as well as corporate news and flying tips.
The runway involved in Saturday's accident, "34-right," will remain closed for several days, said DIA spokesman Jeff Green.
He added that five of the airport's six runways are still open, which are more than adequate for keeping the airport running smoothly.
Green said in the first hours after the incident on Saturday, there was some disruption for travelers and some "overnights" spent in the airport, though he didn't know the number. He said a certain number of overnights are routine.
The uninjured passengers on Flight 1404 were all offered hotel stays, though some who were from Denver may have elected to return home.
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