The US averages about 45,000 flights daily, so the current number of cancellations is relatively small, but the total will likely grow in the days ahead. Bloomberg
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Moneycontrol24-01-2026, 07:54

Winter Storm Chaos: US Airlines Scrap Thousands of Flights, Major Hubs Hit Hard

  • US airlines have canceled thousands of flights, with over 2,300 cut on Saturday alone, due to a major winter storm.
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is severely impacted, with over 60% of Saturday flights canceled; Nashville and Memphis also face significant disruptions.
  • American Airlines is adding extra seats on flights before and after the storm to help passengers, while airlines waive change fees for affected travelers.
  • The storm is expected to bring freezing rain to Texas and over 14 inches of snow to New York City, affecting a vast area from the Rockies to New England.
  • Other major airports like Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, and those in New York and Washington areas anticipate delays and cancellations.

Why It Matters: A massive winter storm is causing widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions across the US.

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