Flight cancellations today top 10,000 amid winter storm

January 25, 2026

TL;DR

Over 10,000 U.S. flights were canceled on Sunday due to a severe winter storm.
This is the highest number of single-day flight cancellations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold air across the country.
Severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes are forecasted for the eastern Gulf Coast states.
Major airports like LaGuardia, Dallas Fort Worth, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Philadelphia are anticipating significant travel disruptions.
American Airlines, United, and Delta are among the most impacted airlines.
Airlines are offering travel waivers to affected customers.

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