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Winter Storm Snarls U.S. Air Travel With Thousands of Delays, Hundreds of Cancellations

Ground holds with de-icing during a peak travel period are stretching turnarounds.

Overview

  • FlightRadar reported roughly 2,867 flight delays and about 380 cancellations across the U.S. as of December 15.
  • New York–area hubs issued ground stops, with LaGuardia delays approaching six hours and multi-hour setbacks at JFK, Newark, and Teterboro.
  • Republic Airways led reported cancellations with 89 and logged 147 delays, while Delta recorded 60 cancellations and 253 delays.
  • Airports from Boston to Washington devoted extra time to de-ice aircraft, compounding wait times and fueling nationwide ripple effects.
  • TSA says security checkpoints remain open during disruptions and advises travelers to follow staff guidance and closely monitor flight updates.