US EditionMassive East Coast Storm Cancels More than 10,000 Sunday Flights
The storm caused over 10,200 U.S. flight cancellations and 1,300 delays, with major airports experiencing over 90% cancellations as airlines start recovery operations.
- On Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, FlightAware reported more than 10,200 U.S. flights canceled and over 1,300 delayed due to a major winter storm.
- Widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people along a path from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England, and airlines preemptively canceled flights to speed recovery.
- Airport data show Philadelphia had 94% of flights canceled , LaGuardia saw 91% canceled , and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport canceled about 420 departing flights, Sunday.
- Airlines expanded travel waivers, automatically rebooked customers, and provided hotels or credits while slowing operations to clear snow and align crews, with some cancellations lasting a day or two, Suzanne Williamson said.
- Aviation analytics firm Cirium said the storm produced the highest cancellation event since the pandemic, with ongoing storm impacts likely causing more delays and cancellations for a day or two after conditions improve.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A massive winter storm set the stage for a difficult day of travel across the United States on Sunday. Airlines warned of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation's busiest airports.
About 10,300 flights were canceled across the US today as a major winter storm battered the country, with airlines warning of cancellations and delays
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