Hundreds of flights have been delayed across the U.S. amid Thanksgiving holiday weekend winter storm concerns.
Bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snowfall are expected this weekend across large parts of the country, with National Weather Service forecasters warning that holiday travel could be impacted.
Regardless of the weather concerns, Thanksgiving travel is expected to be heavier than ever this year, with airports bracing for large crowds and AAA predicting that a record-breaking 80 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this week. According to AAA, this increase marks a significant rise in holiday travel compared to previous years, as Americans resume traditional gatherings post-pandemic.
At least 506 flights were delayed and one flight was canceled between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware’s “MiseryMap.” A total of 3,602 U.S. flights had been delayed during the entire day at the time of publication, while 38 flights were canceled. These delays come as many airlines ramp up staffing to accommodate the surge in travelers, but some experts say the increased demand may still outpace available resources.
The following is the full list of U.S. airports with delays and cancellations on Wednesday evening as of 7:25 p.m. Eastern Time, according to FlightAware:
- New York City’s JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport: 98 flights delays combined.
- Los Angeles-area airports including LAX, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Ontario International Airport, John Wayne Airport and Long Beach Airport: 40 combined flight delays.
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport: 29 flight delays combined.
- Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport: 38 combined flight delays and 1 flight cancellation.
- Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport: 22 combined flight delays.
- Boston Logan International Airport: 17 flights delayed.
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 17 flights delayed.
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport: 29 delayed flights.
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport: 11 flight delays.
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: 6 flight delays.
- Denver International Airport: 48 flights delayed.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport: 9 flight delays.
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field: 54 flight delays combined.
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport: 20 combined flight delays.
- Salt Lake City International Airport: 10 flight delays.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 33 delayed flights.
- San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Jose Mineta International Airport: 26 flight delays combined.
Travelers should check with their individual airlines and airports for confirmation of any current or upcoming delays. Experts advise arriving at airports earlier than usual and preparing for potential disruptions by having flexible travel plans. Carry-on luggage is recommended to avoid complications caused by checked baggage delays.
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Update 11/27/24 7:44 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
