Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Alaska, Delta, United, Hawaiian, American, PSA, and Others Are Facing More Than 3026 Delays And 108 Flight Cancellations Across the US, Including In Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and Beyond
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January 22, 2026
Alaska, Delta, United, Hawaiian, American, PSA, and others are facing more than 3,026 delays and 108 flight cancellations across the US, including in major airports like Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond. These disruptions reflect ongoing challenges in the aviation industry, with airlines and airports grappling with issues such as high traffic volumes, staffing shortages, and unpredictable weather patterns. As flight delays and cancellations continue to impact travelers, the data highlights the need for improved operational efficiency and better preparedness across the US air travel network. This situation calls for both short-term solutions and long-term strategic planning to minimize disruptions and restore passenger confidence.
Flight Cancellation by US Airlines
The table below presents flight cancellations and delays for major US airlines. It includes the number and percentage of cancellations and delays. Alaska Airlines, for instance, reported 2% cancellations and 33% delays, while Delta Air Lines experienced 0% cancellations but had 13% delays. On the other hand, smaller carriers such as Contour Airlines saw a higher cancellation rate at 6%, with a notable 21% delay rate. SkyWest, one of the largest regional carriers, also reported significant delays with 18% despite having 0% cancellations. This data provides insight into the operational performance of these airlines during the period.
AirlineCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Alaska Airlines122%15133%American Airlines30%2809%Cape Air30%266%Contour Airlines76%2221%Delta Air Lines90%41413%Envoy Air (AAL)10%13815%Hawaiian Airlines20%5021%Horizon (ASA)31%2410%PSA Airlines (AAL)30%9914%SkyWest150%42018%Southwest10%1384%United110%2419%Flight Cancellation at US Airports (By Origin Airport)
The following table illustrates flight cancellations and delays based on the origin airports in the US. Airports like Chicago O’Hare (ORD) reported high delays, with 29% of flights delayed, reflecting the airport’s high volume of traffic. Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) had a remarkable 45% delay rate, indicating significant disruptions during the observed period. Meanwhile, airports like Boston Logan (BOS) and Anchorage Intl (ANC) showed much lower cancellation and delay rates. This data helps identify patterns in operational disruptions at major airports, contributing to better understanding of airport performance during flight operations.AirportCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Anchorage Intl (ANC)20%276%Boston Logan Intl (BOS)20%468%Charlotte/Douglas Intl (CLT)20%415%Chicago O’Hare Intl (ORD)60%30529%Daniel K Inouye Intl (HNL)20%459%Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)20%17745%Fort Lauderdale Intl (FLL)20%194%Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL)20%10510%John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)20%528%LaGuardia (LGA)50%519%Los Angeles Intl (LAX)20%536%Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (MSP)30%14433%Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)20%428%Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA)20%5510%Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT)330%00%Washington Dulles Intl (IAD)30%419%
Flight Cancellation at US Airports (By Destination Airport)
This table showcases flight cancellations and delays at US airports based on the destination airport data. Airports like Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) had 1% cancellations and 10% delays, while Chicago O’Hare (ORD) also experienced 0% cancellations but high delays at 19%. Other airports, like Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Denver (DEN), showed lower cancellation rates but a fair percentage of delayed flights. Airports with lower cancellation percentages, like Boston Logan (BOS) and John F Kennedy (JFK), still experienced a moderate number of delayed flights, which reveals general delays across various US destinations during this period.
AirportCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Anchorage Intl (ANC)40%296%Boston Logan Intl (BOS)30%448%Chicago O’Hare Intl (ORD)50%19919%Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW)20%859%Daniel K Inouye Intl (HNL)20%387%Denver Intl (DEN)20%688%Fort Lauderdale Intl (FLL)20%317%Houston Bush Int’ctl (IAH)40%457%John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)20%579%Juneau Intl (JNU)33%67%LaGuardia (LGA)50%407%Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (MSP)51%7417%Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)30%438%Reagan National (DCA)30%7817%Salt Lake City Intl (SLC)20%428%Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA)61%5610%Washington Dulles Intl (IAD)30%338%
Alaska, Delta, United, Hawaiian, American, PSA, and others are facing over 3,026 delays and 108 flight cancellations across the US, including Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond due to operational and staffing challenges.
Conclusion
Alaska, Delta, United, Hawaiian, American, PSA, and others are facing more than 3,026 delays and 108 flight cancellations across the US, including in airports like Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond. This widespread disruption is largely due to factors such as staffing shortages, increased demand, and logistical challenges, which have affected airlines and airports alike. As these issues persist, it’s clear that the aviation industry needs to focus on improving efficiency, expanding workforce capacity, and enhancing operational resilience to minimize delays and cancellations moving forward.
