More Than 4284 Delays and 81 Flight Cancellations Hammer US as Frontier, American, JetBlue, Hawaiian, United, Delta Face Severe Travel Chaos Across Boston, Phoenix, Miami, Honolulu, Orlando, Texas, and Beyond

Published on November 24, 2025

More than 4,284 delays and 81 cancellations have caused severe travel chaos across the US, especially in Boston, Phoenix, Miami, Honolulu, Orlando, and Texas. Frontier, American, JetBlue, Hawaiian, United, and Delta are impacted due to weather, staffing, and operational issues. The widespread disruptions have left thousands of passengers stranded or facing long delays, with major airports like Boston Logan and Phoenix Sky Harbor seeing the brunt of the turmoil. As these airlines continue to battle the ripple effects of the chaos, travelers are facing uncertain wait times, overcrowded terminals, and mounting frustration. With no immediate resolution in sight, the scale of the delays and cancellations highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities within the U.S. air travel system, creating a difficult and unpredictable journey for passengers across the country.

Airline Cancellation and Delay Statistics

The table below provides an overview of the cancellation and delay statistics for various airlines. While most carriers report low cancellation rates (typically at 0%), there is noticeable variation in the percentage of delayed flights. Airlines such as Allegiant Air and Endeavor Air report relatively high delay rates, with Allegiant Air experiencing 35% of its flights delayed, and Endeavor Air facing a significant 37% delay rate. On the other hand, major airlines like United, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines maintain delay rates in the lower teens, around 13%, 18%, and 9% respectively. JetBlue and Alaska Airlines also show moderate delay figures at 15% and 13%, respectively. Smaller regional carriers like Envoy Air and GoJet also report high delay percentages, with Envoy Air reaching 26% and GoJet at 34%. Despite these delays, cancellations remain relatively low across the board, with most airlines showing near-zero cancellation rates.

Airport Cancellation and Delay Statistics (By Origin)

The table below provides cancellation and delay statistics for various airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) reports the highest delay percentage at 32%, far surpassing any other airport in this dataset. Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) follows with a relatively high delay rate of 18%, while John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) also experiences significant delays, with 20%. San Francisco Intl (SFO), Chicago O’Hare Intl (ORD), and Orlando Intl (MCO) show moderate delay rates, ranging from 13% to 15%. Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) and Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) have lower delay rates of 7% and 7%, respectively. Interestingly, Portland Intl (PDX) reports a 1% cancellation rate along with a 16% delay rate, making it stand out in this dataset. Overall, cancellations are mostly minimal across the board, with only a few airports reporting a 1% or higher cancellation rate.

Airport Cancellation and Delay Statistics (By Destination)

The table below outlines the updated cancellation and delay data for various airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) again leads with the highest delay rate at 32%, far exceeding other airports in this list. Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) has a delay rate of 18%, followed closely by John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) at 20%. Other airports such as San Francisco Intl (SFO) and Chicago O’Hare Intl (ORD) report moderate delays, with figures around 13% to 15%. Portland Intl (PDX) reports a 1% cancellation rate and a 16% delay rate, indicating a notable increase in delays. On the lower end, Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) and Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) have relatively lower delay percentages at 7% each. Cancellations remain minimal, with only a few airports reporting small percentages of cancelled flights.

More than 4,284 delays and 81 cancellations have caused severe travel chaos across the US, especially in Boston, Phoenix, Miami, Honolulu, Orlando, and Texas. Frontier, American, JetBlue, Hawaiian, United, and Delta are impacted due to weather, staffing, and operational issues.

Conclusion

The unprecedented 4,284 delays and 81 cancellations have created severe travel chaos across the U.S., particularly affecting major cities like Boston, Phoenix, Miami, Honolulu, and Orlando. Airlines including Frontier, American, JetBlue, Hawaiian, United, and Delta have all faced significant disruptions due to a combination of operational challenges, adverse weather conditions, and air traffic congestion. With the impact felt nationwide, travelers continue to face lengthy delays and cancellations, underscoring the ongoing challenges in the aviation industry.