Home » Latest Travel News » Passengers Stranded In New Jersey As United, Republic, Spirit, JetBlue, Delta and More Airlines Face 244 Cancellations and 268 Delays in US Due to Severe Winter Storm, Disrupting Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Others
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December 27, 2025
Passengers Stranded in New Jersey Today as a Northeast winter storm combined with operational strain at Newark Liberty International Airport triggered 244 cancellations and 268 delays at Newark alone, contributing to nearly 1,500 cancellations and about 6,348 delays across the US. United Airlines (76 cancellations, 155 delays) was hit hardest by volume, followed by Republic Airways (60 cancellations, 17 delays), Spirit Airlines (22 cancellations, 11 delays), JetBlue Airways (22 cancellations, 7 delays), and Delta Air Lines (13 cancellations, 11 delays). Other widely used carriers including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, and Singapore Airlines also reported scattered delays or limited cancellations.
The worst impact was concentrated across the New York metro airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty. Beyond Newark, disruption rippled through Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Atlanta (ATL), Toronto Pearson (YYZ), and Miami (MIA), underscoring systemwide stress during peak holiday travel.
Updated Today: Newark-led disruption resulted in 244 cancellations and 268 delays, while the U.S. network recorded 1,528 cancellations and 6,348 delays overall.United Airlines accounted for the highest number of affected flights by volume at Newark.Regional and low-cost carriers showed high cancellation percentages on limited schedules.New York–area airports remained the core disruption zone, with spillover nationwide and internationally.Most Affected Connected AirportsNewark Liberty International Airport
Newark was the epicenter, recording 104 airport-level cancellations and 170 delays, with impacts extending across domestic, transborder, and long-haul routes.
Orlando International Airport
Orlando saw 9 cancellations and additional delays, reflecting downstream effects on leisure-heavy routes.
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale posted 9 cancellations, highlighting Florida’s exposure to Northeast hub disruptions.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta experienced 8 cancellations with delays as aircraft and crew rotations were affected.
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto recorded 7 cancellations, showing cross-border impacts tied to U.S. hub congestion.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysUnited Airlines
United led by volume with 76 cancellations and 155 delays, reflecting its dominant Newark presence.
Republic Airways
Republic logged 60 cancellations and 17 delays, a high percentage impact on regional operations.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit recorded 22 cancellations and 11 delays, affecting short-haul and leisure routes.
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue reported 22 cancellations and 7 delays, with disruptions centered on Northeast flying.
Delta Air Lines
Delta saw 13 cancellations and 11 delays, adding to network-wide irregular operations.
Measles Exposure Advisory Adds to Newark Travel Concerns
Alongside weather-driven flight disruptions, a public health advisory added another layer of concern for travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport. The New Jersey Department of Health reported a potential measles exposure linked to a non-New Jersey resident who transited through Terminals B and C at Newark while infectious on December 19, 2025, during daytime and evening hours.
Health officials urged travelers who were present during the specified timeframe to monitor for symptoms, confirm MMR vaccination status, and contact healthcare providers in advance before visiting any medical facility. While no operational restrictions were announced, the advisory underscored the broader strain on Newark as it managed both large-scale flight disruptions and heightened traveler awareness measures simultaneously.
How Travellers Were Impacted at Major AirportsExtended departure and arrival delays during peak travel windowsMissed connections due to rolling cancellations at hub airportsRebookings across multiple days as capacity tightenedCrowded terminals and longer queues for customer serviceLimited seat availability on alternate flights, especially long-haul services
Overview of Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations were concentrated at Newark Liberty, with spillover to JFK, LaGuardia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Toronto Pearson, and Miami. United Airlines and its regional partners bore the heaviest load, while popular carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and international operators including British Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, and Singapore Airlines faced varying levels of delay and limited cancellations. The pattern reflected a hub-driven disruption, where weather and congestion at key Northeast airports cascaded across the national and international network during the busiest travel period of the year.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
