Mariana and Julian Carrasco drove more than an hour to the airport before learning their flight had been delayed because of low visibility across much of the Central Valley.
"We're really annoyed, because we didn't get the notification until we were here," Mariana Carrasco said.
The siblings said the delay caused them to miss an important pre-operative appointment scheduled ahead of a surgery. Despite their frustration, they said safety remained the priority.
"They're airing on the side of safety. So, I also understand it, so we're not really too upset. But it is so frustrating trying to move around plans," Julian Carrasco said.
Airport officials said dense fog has affected operations since Thursday, leading to multiple delays and some cancellations. A total of 14 flights were canceled Friday, including both departures and arrivals.
"We are advising passengers that are flying this weekend to please check their airline regarding their flight status before leaving their homes. They can also sign up for their airlines' mobile apps, which their airlines will push out updates regarding their flight status," said Vikkie Calderon with FYI Public Relations.
The Carrascos say they understand, but it doesn't make the situation any less frustrating -- especially because of the long drive home in the same fog that delayed their flight.
In recent days, several crashes were blamed on the low visibility, which was something the siblings worried about on their drive, "The drive back was probably just as frustrating as the drive here. Because you couldn't really see. So, we're just like, okay, well... now we have to make this journey back," said Julian Carrasco.