Winter storm already disrupting U.S. travel as airlines cancel flights

January 23, 2026

TL;DR

U.S. airlines are canceling flights due to an approaching winter storm.
The storm is expected to bring ice, snow, and frigid conditions across a 2,000-mile stretch of the country.
Delta Air Lines cited safety concerns for cancellations in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
Flight tracking service FlightAware reported 741 flights scrapped by 8 a.m. ET, with an additional 1,492 canceled for Saturday.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is experiencing significant disruptions, with 469 cancellations scheduled for Sunday.
Major airlines are issuing travel waivers to allow customers to change plans without penalty.
Delta's waiver covers the eastern U.S. and parts of the central and southeastern U.S.
American Airlines is offering free flight changes for travel to, through, or from 34 U.S. airports for tickets purchased before Jan. 19 for travel between Jan. 23 and Jan. 25.

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