Home » Latest Travel News of United States » Hundreds Of Passengers Trapped Around US Today As Southwest, Spirit, Delta, JetBlue, United, And Other Airlines Cancel 115 And Delay 219 Flights At Fort Lauderdale Amid Blizzard Warnings, Affecting New York, Boston, Newark, Philadelphia and More
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February 23, 2026
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Hundreds of travelers are stranded in the US today as 334 flight cancellations and delays hit Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Intl (FLL), as the US north-east braces for a powerful winter storm, affecting more than 35 million people. The most affected airlines at FLL include JetBlue (57 cancellations, 52 delays), Spirit (22 cancellations, 60 delays), Delta Air Lines (11 cancellations, 22 delays), Southwest (7 cancellations, 12 delays), United (7 cancellations, 11 delays) and American Airlines (5 cancellations, 10 delays). Other carriers including Frontier, Allegiant Air, WestJet, and Air Canada Rouge also reported operational disruptions. The worst-hit airports connected to the disruption include New York JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Boston, and Philadelphia, as blizzard warnings cover New York City, Long Island, coastal New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Updated today: 219 delays and 115 cancellations were recorded at Fort Lauderdale amid a major north-east winter storm warning.More than 35 million people are under blizzard alerts across the north-eastern United States.1 to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph are forecast.JetBlue and Spirit account for the largest share of cancellations and delays at FLL.New York City, Boston, Newark and Philadelphia routes are among the most heavily disrupted.Coastal flooding risks add to aviation and ground transport concerns.Airlines Most Affected by US Flight Cancellations and DelaysJetBlue
JetBlue reported 57 cancellations and 52 delays at Fort Lauderdale, making it the most impacted carrier by cancellations.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit recorded 22 cancellations and 60 delays, the highest delay total among all carriers at FLL.
Delta Air Lines
Delta posted 11 cancellations and 22 delays as north-east routes faced mounting disruption.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest logged 7 cancellations and 12 delays amid deteriorating weather conditions.
United Airlines
United saw 7 cancellations and 11 delays linked to routes connecting Florida and major north-east hubs.
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American Airlines
American Airlines reported 5 cancellations and 10 delays as operational pressure intensified.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?Check flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport.Sign up for airline text or app notifications for real-time updates.Consider rebooking options early as seats may fill quickly.Monitor weather advisories in both departure and arrival cities.Allow extra time at the airport due to potential security and ground delays.Review airline policies regarding waivers or change fees during severe weather.Overview of US Flight Disruptions
Severe winter weather across the north-eastern US is driving widespread disruption between Fort Lauderdale and major cities including New York City, Boston, Newark, and Philadelphia. Blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service highlight the potential for heavy snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, combined with wind gusts reaching 70 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions.
The impact is especially visible on routes linking Fort Lauderdale with JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Boston, where cancellations and delays are significantly elevated. Airlines such as JetBlue, Spirit, Delta Air Lines, United, Southwest, and American Airlines are experiencing operational strain as aircraft rotations between Florida and the north-east become increasingly difficult.
In addition to New York City and Boston, coastal communities in New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are under blizzard warnings. The storm is expected to intensify through Sunday afternoon, with the National Weather Service warning that it could prove more severe than projections made earlier in the week.
As the storm strengthens, ripple effects continue across Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Boston, and Newark, affecting both leisure and business travelers. With coastal flooding risks and sustained high winds forecast, airlines are adjusting schedules while passengers face mounting uncertainty across one of the busiest air corridors in the United States.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
