US flight cancellation: Travel plans post Christmas are getting heavily impacted amid hundreds of US flight cancellations and delays, as several airlines moved to suspend services across the United States amid severe storm warnings in major parts of the country.
Thousands of flights were either cancelled or delayed across the US on Friday, as peak holiday season saw millions of travellers trying to reach their destinations.
According to latest data from flight tracking website FlightAware, as many as 2,057 flights were cancelled as of 9:03 pm ET.
As many as 26,753 flights were delayed due to the US winter storm warning, according to the website.
Three major airports of the New York City – LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark — were hit hard by the flight cancellations and delays. Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia airports also saw service disruptions due to the US weather warning, with several flights being cancelled or delayed.
According to a report by Bloomberg, JetBlue Airways cancelled most flights at 225 on Friday, followed by Delta Air Lines, which cancelled more than 200 flights.
How many US flights are cancelled tomorrow?
As per data from the FlightAware website, as many as 130 flights have been cancelled on Saturday, December 27, due to the winter weather warning.
Additionally, 319 flights within, into, or out of the United States have been cancelled tomorrow as of now.
The delays and cancellations are expected to increase if the winter storm continues to dominate the weather in the US.
JetBlue in an emailed statement to Bloomberg said it cancelled around 350 flights between Friday and Saturday, primarily in the Northeast region. “We are working to assist affected customers with rescheduling,” the company said.
National Weather Service issues warning
The National Weather Service predicted an “atmospheric river” that would wind down through Friday across California, accompanied with lingering and heavy rainfall, gusty winds as well as heavy mountain snow.
The Cascades and Rockies are also expected to see heavy snow on the day.
“A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible,” it said.
In New York City, the weather department predicted as much as 9 inches of snow, while the Great Lakes region also faces accumulated ice.
Heavy rains, mudslides and flooding prompted road closures in California.
Key Takeaways
- Severe winter storms can significantly disrupt air travel, especially during peak holiday seasons.
- Travelers should stay informed about weather conditions and flight statuses to manage unexpected cancellations.
- Airlines may temporarily suspend services in response to severe weather warnings, affecting holiday travel plans.
