Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Thousands of Flights Across US

Southwest Airlines hit hardest with over 700 cancellations, while ongoing Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding adds to travel woes.

Thousands of flights across the US have been canceled or delayed due to severe winter weather, with over 2,000 flights canceled on Monday alone.
Southwest Airlines has been the most affected, with over 700 flights canceled, primarily due to weather conditions in areas where the airline has a significant presence, such as Chicago, Denver, and Dallas.
Major airports like Denver International, Chicago Midway, and Dallas Love Field have seen a significant number of cancellations and delays.
Extreme weather conditions are expected to continue, with wind chill alerts affecting over 140 million people from the Rockies to central Texas.
The flight disruptions are compounded by the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9, leading to additional cancellations by United and Alaska Airlines.