Summary
There have been many flight delays and cancellations in the United States as more people travel for the holidays. Several major airports like Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth, and Chicago O'Hare are experiencing significant disruptions. Airlines such as SkyWest, United, and Delta have also faced many delays and cancellations.
Key Facts
- Over 11,000 flight delays and 865 cancellations occurred in the U.S. on Friday.
- On Saturday, there were 8,601 delays and 318 cancellations, and on Sunday, there were 7,041 delays and 288 cancellations.
- More than 8 million Americans are expected to travel by air during this holiday period, according to AAA.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport had 333 delays on Friday, 349 on Saturday, and 304 on Sunday.
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport saw 416 delays on Friday, 350 on Saturday, and 341 on Sunday.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport had 469 delays on Friday, 305 on Saturday, and 270 on Sunday.
- SkyWest Airlines had 944 delays and 70 cancellations on Friday alone.
- United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also reported high numbers of delays throughout the weekend.
