Thousands of travelers stranded in the US as JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Republic, Southwest, and other airlines face a record 9,551 flight cancellations and hundreds of delays across New York City, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, and beyond following widespread operational disruption. Severe weather, congested hub airports, cascading delays across hub-and-spoke networks, and strain on regional partners combined to overwhelm airline schedules. Major US carriers and their feeder airlines were hit hardest due to scale and tightly timed operations, triggering nationwide ripple effects that left passengers stuck, connections broken, and airport systems under intense pressure.
Flight Cancellations by US Airlines: Large Carriers and Regional Partners Drive Disruption
The airline-level cancellation data shows that major US network carriers and their regional affiliates accounted for the majority of cancelled flights, reflecting both their scale and operational complexity. Airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines recorded the highest cancellation totals in absolute numbers, while several regional carriers posted high delay percentages that increased vulnerability to cancellations when disruptions occurred. Although cancellation percentages remained relatively low for most airlines, even small percentages translated into dozens of cancelled flights due to high daily flight volumes. Regional partners played a notable role, underscoring how feeder networks can amplify disruption across hub-and-spoke systems. Overall, the table highlights how network size, hub concentration, and cascading delays continue to shape cancellation patterns across US airline operations.
| Airline | Delayed (#) | Delayed (%) | Cancelled (#) | Cancelled (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,400 | 43% | 51 | 1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,216 | 37% | 33 | 1% |
| Southwest | 999 | 25% | 19 | 0% |
| Republic | 877 | 85% | 0 | 0% |
| United | 833 | 30% | 20 | 0% |
| JetBlue | 568 | 70% | 3 | 0% |
| PSA Airlines (AAL) | 547 | 85% | 2 | 0% |
| Endeavor Air (DAL) | 483 | 68% | 17 | 2% |
| Piedmont (AAL) | 412 | 99% | 0 | 0% |
| Envoy Air (AAL) | 291 | 31% | 4 | 0% |
| SkyWest | 275 | 11% | 40 | 1% |
| Spirit | 214 | 41% | 2 | 0% |
| Frontier | 189 | 30% | 3 | 0% |
| GoJet (UAL) | 147 | 61% | 1 | 0% |
| CommuteAir (UAL) | 146 | 66% | 1 | 0% |
| Mesa (UAL) | 144 | 66% | 0 | 0% |
| Alaska Airlines | 92 | 12% | 3 | 0% |
| Cape Air | 85 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Breeze Airways | 65 | 31% | 0 | 0% |
| Contour Airlines | 48 | 51% | 3 | 3% |
| Allegiant Air | 34 | 7% | 2 | 0% |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 3 | 1% | 2 | 0% |
Flight Cancellations at Major US Airports: Hub Congestion Magnifies Impact
Cancellation patterns at US airports reveal that large hub airports experienced the highest number of cancellations, a direct result of congestion, weather sensitivity, and tightly scheduled operations. Airports such as Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles International, and Miami International stood out with elevated cancellation totals, reflecting their role as national and international connection points. When disruptions occur at these hubs, cancellations often cascade across airline networks nationwide. Northeast and Midwest airports were particularly affected, where airspace constraints and seasonal weather volatility intersect. The table underscores how hub concentration remains a key risk factor, making major airports central pressure points in the US aviation system.
| Airport | Delayed (#) | Delayed (%) | Cancelled (#) | Cancelled (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte/Douglas Intl (CLT) | 529 | 78% | 5 | 0% |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) | 519 | 47% | 13 | 1% |
| John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) | 480 | 83% | 9 | 1% |
| Newark Liberty Intl (EWR) | 462 | 89% | 3 | 0% |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | 455 | 95% | 11 | 2% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) | 411 | 42% | 22 | 2% |
| Chicago O’Hare Intl (ORD) | 264 | 23% | 22 | 1% |
| Los Angeles Intl (LAX) | 88 | 11% | 18 | 2% |
| Miami Intl (MIA) | 114 | 16% | 12 | 1% |
| San Francisco Intl (SFO) | 59 | 11% | 14 | 2% |
Cancellations by Destination Airports: Smaller Airports Face Higher Percentage Risk
While major hubs dominated cancellation totals, many destination and regional airports recorded disproportionately high cancellation percentages, revealing a different type of vulnerability. Airports with limited daily service showed sharp percentage impacts when only a handful of flights were cancelled. These destinations often rely on single-carrier routes or connections through major hubs, making them especially susceptible to upstream disruptions. Limited operational redundancy, staffing constraints, and aircraft availability further magnified the impact. The table illustrates how passengers flying to smaller destinations often experience higher relative disruption, even when total traffic volumes are low, highlighting an uneven reliability landscape across the US airport system.
Cancellation by Destination Airports
| Airport | Delayed (#) | Delayed (%) | Cancelled (#) | Cancelled (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Regional (ROA) | 21 | 100% | 1 | 4% |
| Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO) | 19 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| Richmond Intl (RIC) | 65 | 87% | 0 | 0% |
| Piedmont Triad Intl (GSO) | 38 | 88% | 1 | 2% |
| Greenville/Spartanburg Intl (GSP) | 44 | 81% | 1 | 1% |
| Asheville Regional (AVL) | 25 | 75% | 1 | 3% |
| Harrisburg Intl (MDT) | 22 | 73% | 0 | 0% |
| Patrick Leahy Burlington Intl (BTV) | 19 | 70% | 0 | 0% |
| Wilmington Intl (ILM) | 23 | 57% | 0 | 0% |
| Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) | 21 | 48% | 0 | 0% |
Thousands of travelers stranded in the US as JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Republic, Southwest, and other airlines face a record 9,551 flight cancellations and hundreds of delays across New York City, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, and beyond due to weather, congestion, and cascading disruptions.
Conclusion
Thousands of travelers stranded in the US as JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Republic, Southwest, and other airlines face a record 9,551 flight cancellations and hundreds of delays across New York City, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, and beyond due to severe weather, congested hub airports, tightly scheduled networks, and cascading disruptions involving major carriers and regional partners, exposing ongoing vulnerabilities in the US aviation system during large-scale operational stress.
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