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November 29, 2025
Travelers across the U.S. and Latin America are facing a wave of flight cancellations, with dozens of flights grounded by SkyWest, Air Canada, LATAM Brasil, American Airlines, and other carriers. From regional connections to international routes, passengers are scrambling to make alternate plans. Whether you’re flying through major hubs like Chicago O’Hare or heading on long-haul international flights to destinations such as São Paulo or Montreal, the chaos is widespread. Here’s everything you need to know about the flight cancellations, the airports most affected, and essential advice for managing this travel disruption.
SkyWest Airlines: Flights Cancelled Across Multiple Routes
SkyWest, which operates regional flights for several major airlines, has been hit hardest by cancellations. Affected routes include a wide range of regional and feeder services that connect smaller cities to major hubs. The following flights have been canceled:
SKW5087 — Pierre Rgnl (KPIR) → Denver Intl (KDEN) — Fri 05:10 PM CSTSKW5575 — San Francisco Int’l (KSFO) → Eppley Airfield (KOMA) — Fri 04:30 PM PSTSKW5021 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Sioux Gateway (KSUX) — Fri 09:20 PM CSTSKW6195 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Dane Co Rgnl (KMSN) — Fri 09:43 PM CSTSKW5389 — Denver Intl (KDEN) → Des Moines Intl (KDSM) — Fri 09:01 PM MSTSKW4902 — Richmond Intl (KRIC) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 05:56 AM ESTSKW5043 — Purdue University (KLAF) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 06:20 AM ESTSKW6279 — Eppley Airfield (KOMA) → Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) — Sat 05:40 AM CSTSKW4777 — Des Moines Intl (KDSM) → Denver Intl (KDEN) — Sat 05:55 AM CSTSKW6229 — Quad Cities Intl (KMLI) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 06:10 AM CSTSKW4956 — Manhattan Rgnl (KMHK) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 06:19 AM CSTSKW5060 — Pierre Rgnl (KPIR) → Denver Intl (KDEN) — Sat 06:25 AM CSTSKW4646 — Akron‑Canton Rgnl (KCAK) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 07:25 AM ESTSKW5449 — Quad Cities Intl (KMLI) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 06:45 AM CSTSKW4970 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → St. Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) — Sat 06:54 AM CSTSKW5010 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Cleveland‑Hopkins Intl (KCLE) — Sat 06:58 AM CSTSKW6364 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Des Moines Intl (KDSM) — Sat 07:00 AM CSTSKW6249 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Kansas City Intl (KMCI) — Sat 07:06 AM CSTSKW6190 — Dane Co Rgnl (KMSN) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Sat 07:10 AM CSTSKW6379 — Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) → Milwaukee Mitchell Intl Airport (KMKE) — Sat 07:25 AM CST
These cancellations are expected to cause significant delays, particularly for passengers traveling on shorter routes. Travelers should monitor flight statuses for any updates or rebooking opportunities.
American Airlines: Flight Cancellations Hit Domestic Routes
American Airlines also saw widespread disruptions, with domestic flights canceled. These include key routes between major hubs and regional airports, affecting thousands of passengers. The canceled flights include:
AAL990 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) — Fri 01:29 PM CSTAAL2270 — Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) → Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP) — Fri 01:40 PM MSTAAL3330 — Miami Intl (KMIA) → LaGuardia (KLGA) — Fri 03:58 PM ESTAAL2276 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Rhode Island T. F. Green Intl (KPVD) — Fri 04:29 PM ESTAAL1366 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Boston Logan Intl (KBOS) — Fri 05:13 PM CSTAAL2276 — Rhode Island T. F. Green Intl (KPVD) → Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) — Fri 07:08 PM ESTAAL1365 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Key West Intl (KEYW) — Fri 07:43 PM ESTAAL2384 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Albany Intl (KALB) — Fri 06:50 PM CSTAAL2567 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Boston Logan Intl (KBOS) — Fri 06:56 PM CSTAAL3330 — LaGuardia (KLGA) → Miami Intl (KMIA) — Fri 08:30 PM ESTAAL3268 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Bradley Intl (KBDL) — Fri 08:37 PM ESTAAL3021 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Indianapolis Intl (KIND) — Fri 08:39 PM ESTAAL1078 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Albany Intl (KALB) — Fri 08:55 PM ESTAAL2807 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Palm Beach Intl (KPBI) — Fri 09:02 PM ESTAAL2815 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) — Fri 08:10 PM CSTAAL3075 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Seattle–Tacoma Intl (KSEA) — Fri 08:50 PM CSTAAL770 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Reno/Tahoe Intl (KRNO) — Fri 08:55 PM CSTAAL2956 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Fort Lauderdale Intl (KFLL) — Fri 10:36 PM ESTAAL7 — Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) → Brisbane (BNE) — Fri 09:55 PM CSTAAL2092 — Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) → Orlando Intl (KMCO) — Fri 10:55 PM EST
American Airlines has been working on rebooking affected passengers, particularly on longer-haul routes, but availability may be limited.
Boliviana de Aviación: Cancellations in South America
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) is facing operational challenges, with several flights canceled across Bolivia and South America. Affected flights include:
BOV625 — El Alto Intl (LPB) → Jorge Wilstermann Intl (CBB) — Fri 11:22 PM (−04)BOV130 — Jorge Wilstermann Intl (CBB) → Viru Viru Intl (VVI) — Sat 06:13 AM (−04)BOV1722 — Viru Viru Intl (VVI) → Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL) — Sat 08:10 AM (−04)BOV1723 — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL) → Viru Viru Intl (VVI) — Sat 01:20 PM (−03)BOV1728 — Viru Viru Intl (VVI) → Diego Aracena Intl (IQQ) — Sat 04:35 PM (−04)BOV1729 — Diego Aracena Intl (IQQ) → Viru Viru Intl (VVI) — Sat 08:15 PM (−03)BOV155 — Viru Viru Intl (VVI) → Jorge Wilstermann Intl (CBB) — Sat 10:02 PM (−04)Air Canada: Cancellations Disrupt Canadian Domestic Routes
Air Canada has canceled flights within its domestic network, affecting connections between major cities. The following flights were impacted:
ACA149 — Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) → Calgary Intl (CYYC) — Fri 04:40 PM ESTACA687 — St. John’s Intl (CYYT) → Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) — Sat 06:45 AM NSTACA163 — Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) → Edmonton Intl (CYEG) — Sat 08:10 AM ESTACA303 — Montreal‑Trudeau (CYUL) → Vancouver Intl (CYVR) — Sat 09:10 AM ESTACA166 — Edmonton Intl (CYEG) → Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) — Sat 11:30 AM MSTACA308 — Vancouver Intl (CYVR) → Montreal‑Trudeau (CYUL) — Sat 01:25 PM PSTACA604 — Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) → Halifax Intl (CYHZ) — Mon 08:00 AM ESTLATAM Brasil: Cancellations Across Brazilian Domestic Routes
LATAM Brasil has canceled flights within Brazil and to neighboring countries, affecting domestic travelers. The canceled flights are:
TAM3604 — São Paulo‑Guarulhos Intl (GRU) → Val de Caes Intl (BEL) — Fri 04:25 PM (−03)TAM3856 — São Paulo‑Guarulhos Intl (GRU) → Marechal Cunha Machado Intl (SLZ) — Fri 04:45 PM (−03)TAM3924 — São Paulo‑Congonhas (CGH) → Santos Dumont Regional (SDU) — Fri 05:55 PM (−03)TAM4680 — Pinto Martins Intl (FOR) → Rio de Janeiro/Galeão Intl (GIG) — Fri 07:20 PM (−03)TAM3605 — Val de Caes Intl (BEL) → São Paulo‑Guarulhos Intl (GRU) — Fri 08:45 PM (−03)TAM3857 — Marechal Cunha Machado Intl (SLZ) → São Paulo‑Guarulhos Intl (GRU) — Fri 08:55 PM (−03)TAM3935 — Santos Dumont Regional (SDU) → São Paulo‑Congonhas (CGH) — Sat 06:40 AM (−03)TAM3720 — Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Intl (BSB) → Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) — Sat 08:45 AM (−03)TAM3721 — Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) → Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Intl (BSB) — Sat 10:45 AM (−03)Airport Analysis: Major Hubs Feel the Impact
The following airports are bearing the brunt of the cancellations:
Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) and Dallas‑Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) are among the worst-hit airports, with dozens of cancellations across major routes for both regional and long‑haul flights.Toronto Pearson Intl (CYYZ) and Viru Viru Intl (VVI) are facing disruptions to both domestic and international connections, especially affecting South American and Canadian travelers.São Paulo–Guarulhos Intl (GRU) sees major delays for both inbound and outbound LATAM flights, including regional travel across Brazil and international connections.What’s Causing the Cancellations?Operational strain — Many cancellations appear to stem from staff shortages or scheduling overload as carriers juggle complex domestic and international networks.Tight regional‑to‑hub coordination breakdowns — Smaller carriers (like SkyWest and BoA) often operate the “last‑mile” legs; delays here ripple up, forcing hub‑level cancellations.Seasonal travel volume surge — With increased demand during holiday periods, minor delays or resource constraints quickly snowball into full cancellations.Possible weather or air‑traffic‑control issues — Especially in South America and in regions serving multi‑climate zones; even though not all airlines cite weather, aggregated disruption hints at broader airspace or ground‑operation pressures.Impact on Travelers & the Travel IndustryMassive rebooking load: Hub airports like Chicago‑O’Hare and Dallas–Fort Worth are likely overwhelmed as airlines scramble to re‑accommodate hundreds (if not thousands) of stranded passengers.Missed connections & cascading delays: With regional feeders cancelled and hub flights disrupted, many travelers — especially those on tight itineraries — may face missed flights or long layovers.Uncertain refunds and rerouting: Especially for international travelers (e.g., BoA, LATAM, Air Canada), rebooking options may be limited, leading to longer overall travel times or additional nights in transit cities.Wider confidence impact: Repeated disruptions erode traveler trust, potentially suppressing bookings for upcoming holiday‑season and early‑2026 travel.Advice for Affected PassengersCheck flight status immediately — Use airline websites or official apps frequently; cancellations may be rolled out in phases.Contact your airline or travel agent — Request rebooking or refund; with heavy volume, online or automated tools may lag.Allow extra buffer time for connections — Avoid tight layovers if possible; aim for flights with at least 3–4 hours between segments.Stay flexible with travel dates/routes — Be open to alternate airports or carriers; sometimes re‑routing via a different hub can get you home faster.Prepare for delays in baggage or support services — Crowded airports may lead to long wait times at customer‑service desks, baggage claim, or rebooking counters.Conclusion: Travel Resilience amid Growing Disruptions
This round of cancellations underscores how vulnerable the current air‑travel ecosystem is — especially when regional feeders, major hubs, and global carriers all operate under tight resource constraints. For travelers, the key lies in vigilance, flexibility, and proactive communication with airlines. For the industry, the breakdowns highlight the need for stronger contingency planning, more robust staffing, and clearer communication — so that when operations falter, passengers aren’t left scrambling.
Travelers already en route or preparing to fly this weekend should assume disruption is possible — and plan accordingly to avoid being caught off‑guard.
Source: different airports and FlightAware
