US Travel Paralyzed As New York, Boston, Washington, Detroit, Rhode Island, And More Cancel 235 And Delay 2,323 Flights, Grounding Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Republic, Endeavor Air, And Other Airlines

Published on February 25, 2026

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The US recorded 2,323 flight delays and 235 cancellations today as a historic Northeast snowstorm disrupted major hubs. The most affected airports include LaGuardia (301 delays, 38 cancellations), New York JFK (266 delays, 43 cancellations), Boston Logan (184 delays, 72 cancellations), Reagan National (103 delays, 15 cancellations), Fort Lauderdale (89 delays, 11 cancellations), Detroit Metro (70 delays, 9 cancellations), and Rhode Island T. F. Green (8 delays, 15 cancellations). The seven airports analyzed account for 1,021 delays and 203 cancellations.
Airlines facing the highest operational disruption include JetBlue (74 cancellations, 183 delays across analyzed airports), Republic (21 cancellations, 275 delays), Endeavor Air (17 cancellations, 117 delays), Delta Air Lines (5 cancellations, 166 delays), and SkyWest (5 cancellations, 14 delays). Other major carriers impacted include American Airlines (multiple airport delays including 22 at DCA and 26 at LGA), Spirit Airlines (delays across BOS, FLL, DTW), United Airlines (delays at BOS, FLL, JFK), and Southwest (delays at LGA and DCA).
The disruption coincides with a record-breaking snowstorm that delivered over a foot of snow across at least eight states, including 20 inches in Central Park, 22+ inches in Islip, Long Island, and 32.8 inches in Providence, the latter setting a single-storm record.

• Update today: The U.S. recorded 2,323 delays and 235 cancellations, with 1,021 delays and 203 cancellations concentrated across seven major airports.
• Boston Logan leads in cancellations (72), while LaGuardia leads in delays (301).
• JetBlue and Republic show the highest combined operational impact across multiple hubs.
• Providence recorded 32.8 inches of snow, breaking its all-time single-storm record.
• Northeast airports account for the majority of severe disruption.
• Regional carriers (Republic, Endeavor, SkyWest, PSA) show elevated delay volumes.

Most Affected USA Airports

LaGuardia (301 delays, 38 cancellations)

The highest delay volume among analyzed airports. Republic (129 delays) and Endeavor (51 delays) drove much of the disruption.

John F. Kennedy Intl (266 delays, 43 cancellations)

JetBlue (85 delays, 23 cancellations) and Delta (72 delays) were heavily impacted, reflecting broad Northeast corridor strain.

Boston Logan Intl (184 delays, 72 cancellations)

The highest cancellation total among listed airports. Republic recorded 56 delays.

Reagan National (103 delays, 15 cancellations)

Republic (35 delays) and American Airlines (22 delays) contributed significantly to delay totals.

Fort Lauderdale Intl (89 delays, 11 cancellations)

JetBlue represented 10 of 11 cancellations. Spirit and Delta added notable delay counts.

Detroit Metro Wayne Co (70 delays, 9 cancellations)

Delta (21 delays) and SkyWest (5 cancellations) led disruption at this Midwest hub.

Rhode Island T. F. Green (8 delays, 15 cancellations)

Despite low delay volume, cancellations exceeded delays. Multiple American Airlines regional operators were heavily impacted.

Airlines Most Affected by USA Flight Cancellations and Delays

JetBlue

74 cancellations and 183 delays across BOS, JFK, LGA, FLL, DCA, and PVD.

Republic

21 cancellations and 275 delays across BOS, JFK, LGA, DCA, and DTW — the highest delay total among analyzed carriers.

Endeavor Air (DAL)

17 cancellations and 117 delays across JFK, LGA, DCA, and DTW.

Delta Air Lines

5 cancellations and 166 delays concentrated at JFK, LGA, FLL, and DTW.

SkyWest

5 cancellations and 14 delays at Detroit.

American Airlines

Widespread delays including 26 at LGA and 22 at DCA.

Spirit Airlines

Delays at BOS, FLL, and DTW without significant cancellation volume.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Check airline apps and flight status pages before leaving for the airport.
• Rebook digitally where possible to avoid airport lines.
• Monitor alternative airports in the same metro region.
• Review airline compensation and refund policies.
• Allow extra connection time if traveling through the Northeast.
• Keep travel insurance documentation accessible.

Overview of USA Flight Cancellations

Today’s 2,323 delays and 235 cancellations reflect widespread operational strain, particularly across New York City airports (JFK and LaGuardia) and Boston Logan, with additional spillover into Washington (Reagan National), Detroit, and Fort Lauderdale.

Airlines most operationally strained include JetBlue, Republic, Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines, and SkyWest, while major national carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines experienced measurable delay impacts.

The concentration of disruption in New York City, Boston, and Providence aligns with record snowfall totals across the Northeast, intensifying system-wide operational pressure.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware