Hundreds Of Passengers Grounded In Dominican Republic Today as Punta Cana, Las Américas and Cibao Airports Cancel 50 Flights and Delay 34, Disrupting JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines And Others Across New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and More

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Today, 50 flight cancellations and 34 delays have been reported across Punta Cana International Airport, Las Américas International Airport, and Cibao International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The airlines most affected include JetBlue (28 cancellations, 7 delays), United Airlines (11 cancellations), and Delta Air Lines (8 cancellations, 7 delays). Other major carriers impacted include American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines. The heaviest disruption is concentrated at Cibao International Airport, Las Américas International Airport, and Punta Cana International Airport, with the majority of cancellations tied to U.S.-linked routes as millions remain under winter alerts and blizzard warnings in parts of the United States.

• Updated today: 50 cancellations and 34 delays reported across three major Dominican Republic airports.
• 47 of the 50 cancellations are linked to flights operating within, into, or out of the United States.
• JetBlue accounts for the highest number of cancellations overall.
• United Airlines shows one of the highest cancellation rates relative to its schedule.
• Delta Air Lines faces both significant cancellations and delays.
• Millions remain under winter alerts, with blizzard warnings affecting major U.S. states.
• New York City is under its first blizzard warning in nine years.
• States including New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have declared emergencies and imposed travel restrictions.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

JetBlue

JetBlue leads in overall disruption with 28 cancellations and 7 delays across Punta Cana, Las Américas, and Cibao. The carrier is the most impacted airline in the Dominican Republic today.

United Airlines

United Airlines has recorded 11 cancellations, with particularly high cancellation rates at Las Américas and Cibao. No significant delays were reported for the airline in these locations.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines has reported 8 cancellations and 7 delays, affecting operations at all three airports.

American Airlines

American Airlines has faced 2 cancellations and 3 delays, contributing to the broader disruption across the country’s busiest gateways.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport.
• Rebook through airline apps or official customer service channels.
• Monitor weather advisories in both departure and arrival cities.
• Allow extra time for airport processing due to potential congestion.
• Keep travel documents and confirmation details easily accessible.
• Review airline policies regarding refunds or travel credits.

Overview of Flight Disruptions

Flight operations across the Dominican Republic have been significantly impacted, particularly at Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Santiago. The most affected airports — Punta Cana International Airport, Las Américas International Airport, and Cibao International Airport — have seen repeated disruption throughout the day, with cancellations heavily concentrated on routes linked to the United States.

Airlines such as JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines have all recorded service interruptions. JetBlue remains the most affected carrier overall, while United Airlines shows elevated cancellation levels at both Las Américas and Cibao. Delta Air Lines has experienced disruption across multiple airports, combining both cancellations and delays.

The broader disruption coincides with severe winter conditions in the United States, where millions remain under alerts and blizzard warnings. Emergency declarations and travel restrictions in several northeastern states have compounded operational challenges, contributing to grounded aircraft and schedule adjustments affecting flights between the United States and the Dominican Republic.

With Punta Cana, Las Américas, and Cibao each reporting high cancellation totals multiple times throughout the day, travelers moving between the Dominican Republic and major U.S. cities continue to face uncertainty as airlines work to stabilize schedules.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware