Home » Latest Travel News » Thousands Of Travelers Grounded In The US As New York, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Houston, Newark, Atlanta, And Others Cancel 413 And Delay 2,763 Flights, Disrupting Republic Airways, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest, And More Airlines
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March 25, 2026
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Thousands of passengers stranded in the US today as over 3,150 cancellations and delays disrupted operations at airports including LaGuardia, New York (318 cancellations, 379 delays), Boston Logan (23 cancellations, 100 delays), Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta (12 cancellations, 188 delays), Detroit Metro (14 cancellations, 117 delays), Houston Bush Intercontinental (12 cancellations, 93 delays), Newark Liberty (12 cancellations, 86 delays), and Austin–Bergstrom (5 cancellations, 49 delays).
The most affected airlines included Republic (170 cancellations, 142 delays), Endeavor Air (78 cancellations, 126 delays), Delta Air Lines (38 cancellations, 205 delays), United Airlines (14 cancellations, 95 delays), Spirit Airlines (18 cancellations, 37 delays), and SkyWest (4 cancellations, 150 delays). Other major carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlines also recorded notable delays and cancellations across these major US airports.
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Updated Today: The United States recorded 2,763 delays and 413 cancellations, impacting multiple major airports.LaGuardia Airport saw the most severe disruption with 318 cancellations and 379 delays.Atlanta and Detroit experienced high delays but relatively low cancellations, indicating operational slowdowns.Boston and Newark recorded moderate delays with limited cancellations, led primarily by regional carriers.United and Delta hubs like Houston and Atlanta saw delay-heavy disruptions tied to hub congestion.ICE officers deployed to 14 airports to assist with staffing shortages during a government funding lapse.Most Affected US AirportsLaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport in New York recorded the highest disruption nationwide, with 318 cancellations and 379 delays, heavily impacting regional carriers such as Republic and Endeavor Air. For the second straight day, chaos persisted with long lines, delays, and cancellations, intensifying after a deadly Air Canada-related incident.
Boston Logan International Airport
Boston reported 23 cancellations and 100 delays, with Republic Airways responsible for most cancellations. Major airlines like Delta, JetBlue, and American primarily faced delays rather than cancellations.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta saw 188 delays and only 12 cancellations, reflecting a delay-heavy disruption pattern. Delta Air Lines accounted for a significant share of delays due to its hub operations.
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit recorded 14 cancellations and 117 delays, with SkyWest leading delay counts, followed by Delta and Endeavor Air. Disruptions were moderate but consistent.
Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston experienced 12 cancellations and 93 delays, with United Airlines dominating delays, supported by regional operators like Mesa and CommuteAir.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark logged 12 cancellations and 86 delays, with United leading delays. International carriers like El Al accounted for a large share of cancellations.
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
Austin reported minimal disruption, with 5 cancellations and 49 delays, largely driven by Southwest Airlines delays.
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Airlines Most Affected by US Flight Cancellations and DelaysRepublic Airways
Republic Airways recorded the highest cancellations (170) and significant delays (142), making it the most disrupted airline across key airports.
Endeavor Air (Delta Connection)
Endeavor Air faced 78 cancellations and 126 delays, heavily impacted at LaGuardia and Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines
Delta reported 38 cancellations and 205 delays, with major disruption at its Atlanta and Detroit hubs.
United Airlines
United saw 14 cancellations and 95 delays, with the majority occurring at Houston and Newark.
SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest experienced 150 delays and 4 cancellations, largely concentrated in Detroit and Houston.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit recorded 18 cancellations and 37 delays, with mixed impact across multiple airports.
American Airlines
American Airlines saw moderate delays across Boston, Houston, Newark, and Austin, with limited cancellations.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest experienced notable delays, particularly in Austin and Atlanta, with relatively fewer cancellations.
What Can Impacted Travelers Do?Check flight status frequently through airline apps or airport websitesArrive early to account for extended security wait timesRebook flights promptly if cancellations occurContact airlines directly for compensation or alternative routesKeep essential items in carry-on baggage in case of delaysMonitor updates related to airport staffing and security wait timesOverview of US Flight Cancellations
Flight disruptions across the United States reflect a mixed pattern of cancellations and delays, with LaGuardia, Atlanta, Detroit, and Houston emerging as key hotspots. Airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airways, Endeavor Air, SkyWest, and Spirit Airlines were among the most affected, with operational strain varying by hub.
At LaGuardia, cancellations dominated, while Atlanta and Houston experienced primarily delays due to heavy hub traffic. Boston and Newark showed moderate disruption, with regional airlines contributing significantly to cancellations. Meanwhile, Austin remained comparatively stable.
Overall, disruptions remain uneven across the network, with major hubs and regional carriers driving the majority of delays and cancellations, while systemic staffing challenges continue to affect airport efficiency nationwide.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
