Overview
- FlightAware reported 2,469 U.S. flight cancellations on January 31 and 1,233 on February 1, with airlines warning of continued delays and cancellations.
- Charlotte Douglas International canceled 565 flights Saturday after a ground stop and 387 on Sunday, representing about 86% and 56% of scheduled operations, respectively.
- American Airlines accounted for a large share of the disruptions, with 581 cancellations Saturday and 424 Sunday, reflecting the impact at its Charlotte hub.
- Charleston International remained operational under its weather plan as more than 100 cancellations were logged statewide, with CHS coordinating with Charleston Air Force Base and the S.C. Department of Transportation for runway and access support.
- Charlotte deployed a 300‑member snow team and closed TSA Checkpoints 1 and 3 while keeping Checkpoint 2 open, and airlines including Delta, American, Southwest, Breeze and United advised passengers to check flight status directly.