- Airlines including Delta, American, JetBlue, United, and Alaska canceled 231 flights and delayed 4,142 flights across the U.S.
- The disruptions are a result of severe weather, including high winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding, particularly affecting the Northeast
- Major airports impacted include Newark, New York (JFK, LGA), Boston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, with some reporting average delays exceeding an hour
- States like New Jersey have declared a state of emergency due to the anticipated impact of hurricane-like weather conditions
Thousands of passengers are currently stranded across the United States as severe weather has led to significant disruptions in air travel. Major carriers including Delta, American, JetBlue, United, and Alaska Airlines have collectively canceled 231 flights and delayed a substantial 4,142 flights, impacting operations nationwide. Key airports affected by this widespread disruption include San Francisco, Newark, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Barnstable, Martha’s Vineyard, and Miami.
The primary cause of the operational chaos is intense weather conditions, which feature high winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding. States such as New Jersey have declared a state of emergency as hurricane-like conditions, with winds potentially reaching 60 mph, are anticipated to affect areas stretching from northeastern North Carolina up through New England. Coastal flooding is expected to be a particularly severe impact along these regions.
Specific airport figures reflect the extent of the problem, with Boston Logan International reporting 279 delays and 88 cancellations, LaGuardia Airport recording 331 delays, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International facing 229 delays. On the West Coast, Los Angeles International and San Francisco are also experiencing significant delays. Furthermore, airports such as JFK and LaGuardia are noting average delays of over an hour. Some facilities, including Logan International in Boston and Harry Reid International in Las Vegas, have implemented temporary restrictions or closures for non-scheduled general aviation. Passengers are advised to continuously check their flight status with their respective airlines, prepare for extended wait times, and be aware of their rights regarding rebooking or compensation, as the storm continues to present challenges to the air travel system.