Flights Cancelled Swept The United States As New York, Atlanta, And More Face 192 Cancellations And 2,094 Delays, Disrupting Travel

Flights across the United States face 2,094 delays and 192 cancellations today, disrupting travel at major airports nationwide.
Among the airlines being affected are PSA Airlines, United, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, while several major US airports, including Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, New York John F Kennedy, and San Francisco, are also reporting notable disruption levels.

Updated on 5:00 pm ET on September 22, 2026, flight disruptions across the US had risen to 3,285 delays and 213 cancellations involving flights within, into, or out of the country.

Major US Airports Facing Flight Disruptions Today

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is recording 427 delays and 7 cancellations, making it an important airport for travelers to monitor when planning journeys through Atlanta. Passengers with connections through the Atlanta hub should keep checking their flight status as schedules change. For flights departing from the airport, the delay rate is 22%, while destination flights are seeing a 16% delay rate.

Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth is facing 164 delays and 27 cancellations. Travelers using the Texas hub may need to allow additional time for departures, arrivals, and onward connections. At the origin, the airport has an 8% delay rate, while flights arriving at the airport have a 7% delay rate and a 2% cancellation rate.

Boston Logan

Boston Logan is recording 129 delays and 2 cancellations. The FAA is reporting a ground delay at the airport with an average delay of 81 minutes, attributed to runway construction. Travelers departing from or connecting through Boston should monitor updates from their airline.

San Francisco

San Francisco is experiencing 121 delays and 1 cancellation. The FAA is reporting a ground delay with an average delay of 40 minutes, attributed to low ceilings. Weather-related operating restrictions can affect the timing of arriving and departing flights.

Newark Liberty

Newark Liberty is facing 107 delays and 61 cancellations. The cancellation figure means travelers using the New York-area gateway should pay close attention to their reservation status and any rebooking information from their airline. For departing flights, the airport has a 3% cancellation rate and 8% delay rate, while destination flights have a 6% cancellation rate and 9% delay rate.

Charlotte/Douglas

Charlotte/Douglas is recording 102 delays and 11 cancellations. Passengers connecting through Charlotte should check both their departing flight and any onward connection before traveling. Destination flights at the airport are showing a 1% cancellation rate and 7% delay rate.

John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy is reporting 86 delays and 8 cancellations. Travelers using JFK should continue checking airline notifications for changes affecting departure times or connecting itineraries. Destination flights are showing a 9% delay rate.

Denver

Denver is facing 81 delays and 3 cancellations. Passengers traveling through the Colorado hub should allow additional time for possible schedule adjustments. Origin flights are showing a 5% delay rate, while destination flights have a 5% delay rate.

LaGuardia

LaGuardia is recording 76 delays and 4 cancellations. Travelers using the New York airport should monitor their flight status, particularly when connecting to another service. Origin flights have a 9% delay rate, while destination flights have a 4% delay rate.

Washington Dulles

Washington Dulles is experiencing 60 delays and 6 cancellations. Passengers should check for updated departure information before leaving for the airport. Destination flights are showing a 6% delay rate.

Nashville

Nashville is reporting 50 delays and 2 cancellations. Travelers using the Tennessee airport should keep their airline’s latest notifications available during their journey. Origin flights have an 8% delay rate, while destination flights also have an 8% delay rate.

Flight Disruptions Hit Major Northeast Airports Yesterday

Yesterday saw over 6,000 delays and 1,000 flight cancellations reported within, into, or out of the United States. The disruption followed a failed telecommunications circuit and the accidental cutting of a backup fiber cable, prompting the FAA to halt traffic at several busy East Coast airports. Incoming flights were temporarily halted at major New York-area airports, as well as Philadelphia and Boston. Read our earlier coverage here.

Most Impacted US Airlines Today

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is facing 418 delays and 4 cancellations. Travelers flying with the carrier should keep an eye on departure updates, particularly when their itinerary involves connections through major hubs.

American Airlines

American Airlines is recording 266 delays and 26 cancellations. Passengers should check their flight status regularly and allow flexibility if their journey involves a connection.

United

United is facing 169 delays and 49 cancellations. Travelers with United reservations should review their itinerary for possible schedule changes and watch for rebooking notifications.

PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines is experiencing 83 delays and 54 cancellations. Passengers traveling on PSA-operated services should monitor their flight information and confirm any changes before heading to the airport.

Steps Travelers Can Take When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s website, app, or airport display for the latest status.
• Contact the airline promptly to ask about available rebooking options.
• Keep booking references and travel documents readily accessible.
• Confirm how checked baggage will be handled after a cancellation.
• Allow additional time when delays are affecting departures.
• Check connecting flights before beginning the journey.
• Keep medication, identification, chargers, and other essential items in carry-on baggage where possible.
• Contact the airline if a delay affects an onward connection.

The Current Flight Picture In The United States

Flight disruptions are affecting travelers at several major hubs across the United States, with Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston, San Francisco, Newark, Charlotte, New York, Denver, Washington, Nashville, and Philadelphia among the airports reporting delays or cancellations.

Hartsfield-Jackson is recording 427 delays, while Dallas-Fort Worth has 164. Boston Logan and San Francisco are also dealing with FAA ground-delay measures, with runway construction cited at Boston and low ceilings cited at San Francisco.

On the airline side, Delta Air Lines is facing 418 delays, followed by American Airlines with 266. United is recording 169 delays and 49 cancellations, while PSA Airlines has 83 delays and 54 cancellations.

For passengers traveling across the United States, checking directly with the airline before departure remains important because flight schedules can change during the day.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 22 September 2026 at 1:04 pm ET USA

Primary Source: FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: All statistics have been independently reviewed and cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to support historical accuracy and editorial transparency.

Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures reflect active airspace and operational data. Minor variations may occur when compared with information displayed at individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

Travelers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates.

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