Hundreds of Travelers Abandoned across Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Texas and more as 27 US Airports Faces 20 Cancellations and 300 Delays by SkyWest Airlines

Published on November 9, 2025

SkyWest Airlines’ operational disruptions on 8th November, 2025, have left hundreds of travelers stranded across Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Texas and more. Affected airports in 27 major cities have faced severe cancellations and delays, with over 20 flights cancelled and 300 delayed across US. These widespread travel issues have caused inconvenience for many passengers, impacting not only those traveling for business but also tourists heading to popular destinations. Airports in key states like Arizona, California, Colorado, New York and Texas have felt the effects the most, as flights were either delayed or outright cancelled, disrupting travel plans. With the airline facing these challenges, passengers are struggling to find alternative routes and services. This has left a noticeable ripple effect on local tourism in the affected cities, which heavily rely on air travel for a steady influx of visitors. Understanding the scale of this disruption is crucial for travelers seeking to adapt their plans.

A Breakdown of the Affected Flights

SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier, has faced significant operational challenges, leading to the cancellation of 20 flights and delays to 300 others. Affected flights include those departing from major airports such as Shreveport Regional Airport in Louisiana, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Texas and Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Illinois. SkyWest’s aircraft, such as the CRJ7, CRJ9 and E75L, have experienced delays on routes that typically serve busy domestic markets.

The cancellations and delays are primarily attributed to operational difficulties, affecting both short-haul and medium-haul routes. The airline has not disclosed further specifics on the reasons behind these issues, but passengers have faced substantial inconvenience.

SkyWest’s disruption has affected several key routes throughout the US, impacting travelers flying between cities such as Shreveport, Texas, Arizona and New York. For instance, passengers on the SkyWest flight SKW4940, scheduled from Shreveport Regional to Charlotte/Douglas International and SKW4899 from Dallas-Fort Worth International to Oklahoma City, experienced delays. Similarly, multiple flights to and from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and other major hubs have faced cancellations or delays.

Notably, flights between destinations like Salt Lake City and Fresno, or San Francisco and Hollywood Burbank Airport, were also disrupted. These routes typically serve leisure travelers, further exacerbating the ripple effect across tourism in cities like San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

Delays

SkyWest Airlines has reported a 12% delay rate across all affected flights. This translates to a significant number of passengers experiencing long waits at airports.

Affected Airports

The following 27 airports across the US have been significantly affected by SkyWest’s operational issues, categorized by state:

Arizona

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) – Phoenix
• Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (KFLG) – Flagstaff

California

• Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT) – Fresno
• Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) – Burbank
• San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) – San Francisco
• Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) – Grand Junction

Colorado

• Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) – Grand Junction

Georgia

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) – Atlanta

Illinois

• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD) – Chicago
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP) – Minneapolis

Indiana

• Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) – Indianapolis
• Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA) – Fort Wayne

Louisiana

• Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV) – Shreveport

Michigan

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) – Detroit
• Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) – Grand Rapids
• Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO) – Kalamazoo

Minnesota

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP) – Minneapolis

Mississippi

• Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) – Tyler

New York

• Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) – Rochester

South Dakota

• Joe Foss Field (KFSD) – Sioux Falls

Oklahoma

• Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) – Oklahoma City

Texas

• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) – Dallas/Fort Worth
• Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) – Tyler

Wisconsin

• Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (KGRB) – Green Bay
• Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) – Rhinelander

Pennsylvania

• Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT) – Harrisburg

Probable Impact on Local Tourism

The delays and cancellations caused by SkyWest Airlines could have significant implications for local tourism in cities across Arizona, California, Colorado, New York and Texas. Many of the affected airports are located in major tourism hubs like Phoenix, San Francisco and New York. For example, cities like Phoenix and Burbank rely heavily on air travel for tourism, with many visitors coming for leisure, business and conferences. Disruptions to flight schedules could discourage future travelers from booking trips to these cities.

The ripple effect is particularly significant in destinations such as Hollywood Burbank Airport, which serves as a gateway for travelers to the entertainment capital of the world and in Phoenix, a city known for its vibrant tourism sector. The cancellations and delays may result in fewer visitors, less spending and a decline in the number of business events scheduled.

What Affected Passengers Can Do

In a situation like this, it is crucial to stay updated on their flight status. SkyWest Airlines is likely to offer rebooking options or compensation in cases of significant delays. Passengers should contact their airline representatives or use online self-service options to arrange new flights or secure refunds where applicable.

Travelers may also consider booking alternative routes with other carriers, especially if their flight has been significantly delayed or canceled. Moreover, staying informed about the status of connecting flights is important, as many travelers could miss connecting services due to delays.

For passengers whose flights were cancelled, the airline should offer rebooking options or compensation. It’s also advisable to keep receipts for any additional expenses incurred, as they may be eligible for reimbursement depending on the airline’s policy.

-The information provided is sourced from FlightAware.