Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In The USA Today as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airways, And Other Airlines Cancel 508 New Flights and Delay 234 At John F Kennedy Intl, Disrupting New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Charlotte and More

Published on February 25, 2026

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Thousands of passengers stranded in the USA today as 508 cancellations and 234 delays hit John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), as severe winter conditions disrupt operations across the United States. Airports significantly impacted include JFK, Boston Logan International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Raleigh–Durham International Airport, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Nashville International Airport.
The most affected airlines include JetBlue (160 cancellations, 55 delays), Endeavor Air (99 cancellations, 34 delays), Delta Air Lines (85 cancellations, 63 delays), Republic Airways (68 cancellations, 7 delays), and American Airlines (48 cancellations, 27 delays).
Other major carriers experiencing disruption include British Airways (7 cancellations, 3 delays), Alaska Airlines (5 cancellations, 7 delays), Air India (1 cancellation, 1 delay), Cathay Pacific (1 cancellation, 3 delays), Emirates (1 cancellation, 1 delay), and Qatar Airways (2 delays).
The disruption comes as millions of people remain under winter alerts and blizzard warnings, with New York City under its first blizzard warning in nine years, intensifying operational strain across the Northeast.

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• Update today: 508 cancellations and 234 delays reported at JFK amid blizzard warnings.
• JetBlue leads in cancellations with 160 grounded flights.
• Endeavor Air and Republic Airways show some of the highest cancellation percentages.
• Delta Air Lines and American Airlines report significant operational impact.
• Boston, Los Angeles, Raleigh–Durham, Chicago, and San Francisco among the worst-hit cities.
• Millions remain under winter alerts, including a rare blizzard warning in New York City.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue recorded 160 cancellations (47%) and 55 delays (16%), making it the hardest-hit carrier at JFK today. As a major operator at the New York hub, the airline’s network saw widespread disruption.

Endeavor Air

Endeavor Air reported 99 cancellations (65%) and 34 delays (22%), reflecting one of the highest cancellation rates among carriers operating from JFK.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines saw 85 cancellations (37%) and 63 delays (27%), significantly affecting both domestic and international travelers.

Republic Airways

Republic posted 68 cancellations (77%) and 7 delays (7%), marking one of the steepest cancellation ratios among regional operators.

American Airlines

American Airlines experienced 48 cancellations (38%) and 27 delays (21%), impacting key routes connecting New York to major U.S. hubs.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport.
• Rebook through airline apps or customer service channels immediately after cancellation.
• Monitor weather advisories and airport alerts.
• Consider alternate airports if available.
• Keep documentation for refund or compensation requests.
• Allow additional travel time due to ongoing winter conditions.

Overview of Flight Disruptions

Severe winter weather in the USA has triggered widespread disruption centered around New York City, where JFK remains the most affected airport. Boston, Raleigh–Durham, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Nashville have also reported substantial cancellations and delays.

Major U.S. carriers including JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and regional affiliates such as Endeavor Air and Republic Airways account for a significant share of grounded flights. International airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air India, and Qatar Airways have also faced limited but notable operational impacts.

Routes linking the United States with the United Kingdom, India, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and parts of Canada have experienced delays as the winter storm intensifies.

With millions under winter alerts and blizzard warnings, and New York City experiencing its first blizzard warning in nearly a decade, aviation operations across the Northeast continue to face significant strain today.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware