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Skies Clear After Ground Stops; Storm Watches Threaten Holiday Travel

Federal agencies and carriers hold a 300,000-flight schedule as weather watches remain in key regions.

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4th of July preparations are seen on the National Mall during the procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 03, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Ground stops along the Eastern Seaboard on Tuesday have lifted, with most flights resuming normal operations.
  • The FAA is sticking to its forecast of roughly 300,000 flights this holiday week, marking the busiest Fourth of July travel period in 15 years.
  • TSA expects to screen over 18.5 million air passengers from July 1 to 7, with a single-day peak of 2.9 million on July 6.
  • United Airlines plans to carry more than 6 million travelers between June 27 and July 7, with June 27 and July 3 identified as peak days.
  • Shower, thunderstorm and flood watches in Florida, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Norfolk pose ongoing risks of delays and operational disruptions.