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Thousands of Travelers Grounded Around US as Southwest, American, Republic, and More Airlines Cancel 261 and Delay 3,012 Flights, in Orlando, Richmond, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston and More
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March 27, 2026
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Thousands of travellers are grounded around the US as Southwest, American, Republic, and more airlines cancel 261 and delay 3,012 new flights amid powerful US storms sweeping across key travel hubs. Storm systems sweeping through the country today have hammered schedules, forcing cancellations and long delays in cities from Orlando to Richmond, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, and beyond as severe weather moves through the Midwest and East. These storms are part of a broader pattern of disruptive weather this spring, with heavy winds, thunderstorms, and winter‑like systems still affecting large swathes of the nation, creating hazardous flying conditions and forcing airlines to adjust thousands of flights in real time. Passengers are facing long waits, uncertain connections, and rapidly shifting departure times as airlines scramble to respond. Travel disruptions are expected to continue for the rest of the day as conditions evolve and aircraft and crews struggle to stay on schedule.
Huge Flight Delays and Cancellations Hit Airports Today – Here’s What You Need to Know
Today is a tough day for travelers. Many flights have been canceled or delayed across airports in the United States. Bad weather is the main reason for these delays. The skies are not clear. Strong winds, rain, and even storms are affecting flights. This is causing trouble for both passengers and airlines. Travelers everywhere are feeling the stress of waiting longer for their flights.
Why Are Flights Being Canceled?AirportCodeCancelledDelayedLaGuardiaLGA191330Orlando IntlMCO5163Hartsfield-Jackson IntlATL8159Chicago O’Hare IntlORD13225Boston Logan IntlBOS10130John F Kennedy IntlJFK282Houston Bush Int’ctlIAH1459Reagan NationalDCA472Harry Reid IntlLAS470William P HobbyHOU481Philadelphia IntlPHL246Detroit Metro Wayne CoDTW568Miami IntlMIA366Nashville IntlBNA556Dallas-Fort Worth IntlDFW262Denver IntlDEN248Dallas Love FldDAL547Minneapolis/St Paul IntlMSP227Washington Dulles IntlIAD536Cleveland-Hopkins IntlCLE632Raleigh-Durham IntlRDU938Daniel K Inouye IntlHNL435Pittsburgh IntlPIT522John Glenn Columbus IntlCMH521Jacksonville IntlJAX411Richmond IntlRIC514Charleston Intl/AFBCHS616Buffalo Niagara IntlBUF212Indianapolis IntlIND310Muhammad Ali IntlSDF33Piedmont Triad IntlGSO83Greenville/Spartanburg IntlGSP36Portland Intl JetportPWM35
Bad weather is causing big problems at major airports. At LaGuardia in New York, many flights have been canceled. There are also huge delays in cities like Chicago, Boston, and Orlando. These weather issues are making it harder for planes to take off on time. Airports are busy, and it’s taking longer than usual to get passengers to their gates.
Airlines like Southwest and American Airlines are facing the most problems. Southwest has had 441 delays today alone! Even American Airlines has had over 400 delayed flights.
Republic Airlines: 110 Cancellations, 100 Delays, 210 Total Disruptions Southwest Airlines: 15 Cancellations, 441 Delays, 456 Total Disruptions American Airlines: 5 Cancellations, 447 Delays, 452 Total Disruptions Endeavor Air (DAL): 32 Cancellations, 143 Delays, 175 Total Disruptions JetBlue Airways: 4 Cancellations, 170 Delays, 174 Total Disruptions
Bad Weather in the Sky and on the Ground
The main weather problems today are heavy rain and strong winds. In New York, Chicago, and Florida, flights have been delayed because the weather isn’t safe for planes to fly. When it’s rainy or windy, planes can’t land or take off easily. Airports also slow down when they can’t see clearly. This is what we call low visibility.
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Big Airports Affected
The biggest airports like LaGuardia in New York, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, and O’Hare in Chicago are seeing the most problems. In New York, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy have had the most delays and cancellations. These airports are busy places, and bad weather makes things worse.
What Can Passengers Do?
If you’re traveling today, here’s what you can do. First, check your flight status. Many airlines let you know if your flight is delayed or canceled. You can also ask about getting on another flight. Some airlines give food or hotel vouchers when delays are long. Stay calm, and ask for help if you need it. The airlines are trying their best to get everyone to their destinations.
Total Cancellations and Delays Today
Right now, the total number of cancellations and delays is huge. More than 700 flights have been canceled today. Over 3,000 flights have been delayed. This is affecting travel across the whole country. Passengers should expect to wait longer than usual. It’s a big mess, but the airlines are working hard to fix it.
What Are the Airlines Saying?
Airlines are telling passengers to be patient. They know the weather is causing problems. But they are doing everything they can to get flights back on track. Southwest and American Airlines are working hard to fix delays and get flights moving. Airlines are also trying to help passengers who missed their flights because of the weather.
Final Thoughts
It’s a tough day for travelers, and the weather is the biggest reason. But stay calm, check your flight status, and ask for help from the airline. The skies will clear soon, and flights will be on time again. For now, patience is the key.
Source: FlightAware
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