Published on
February 19, 2026
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Thousands of passengers are grounded in the USA today as 2,208 flight cancellations and delays were recorded nationwide. The highest cancellation totals are recorded at Aspen–Pitkin County (24 cancellations, 15 delays), followed by Chicago O’Hare (18 cancellations, 163 delays) and Dallas–Fort Worth (14 cancellations, 125 delays). Additional operational strain is visible at Boston Logan (13 cancellations, 89 delays), Denver International (13 cancellations, 107 delays), LaGuardia (12 cancellations, 45 delays), Minneapolis/St. Paul (12 cancellations, 54 delays), Detroit Metro Wayne County (11 cancellations, 46 delays), and Newark Liberty (10 cancellations, 123 delays).
The most affected airlines by volume include SkyWest (65 cancellations, 154 delays), Jazz (ACA) (17 cancellations, 4 delays), American Airlines (1 cancellation, 125 delays), United (6 cancellations, 95 delays), and Endeavor Air (DAL) (6 cancellations, 17 delays). Other widely known carriers experiencing disruptions include Delta Air Lines (73 delays), Spirit (1 cancellation, 42 delays), Southwest (40 delays), and JetBlue (1 cancellation, 49 delays).
According to the latest flight data, cities impacted include Aspen (Colorado), Chicago (Illinois), Dallas–Fort Worth (Texas), Boston (Massachusetts), Denver (Colorado), New York (New York), Newark (New Jersey), Detroit (Michigan), and Minneapolis–St. Paul (Minnesota).
Across the nine major US airports analyzed, there are 767 delays and 127 cancellations combined.
- Update today: U.S. airlines report 2,003 delays and 205 cancellations, with nine major airports accounting for 767 delays and 127 cancellations.
- Chicago O’Hare (163 delays) is the most delayed airport among those analyzed.
- Aspen–Pitkin County (24 cancellations) records the highest cancellation count.
- SkyWest (65 cancellations, 154 delays) is the most impacted airline by volume.
- Major hubs including Dallas–Fort Worth (125 delays) and Newark Liberty (123 delays) are experiencing significant disruption.
- Legacy and low-cost carriers alike — including American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Southwest — are affected.
Most Affected USA Airports
Aspen–Pitkin County
Aspen reports 24 cancellations and 15 delays, the highest cancellation count among the airports analyzed, with SkyWest accounting for the majority of the disruption.
Chicago O’Hare International
Chicago O’Hare leads in total delays with 163 delays and 18 cancellations. SkyWest and United contribute significantly to operational slowdowns.
Dallas–Fort Worth International
Dallas–Fort Worth records 125 delays and 14 cancellations, with American Airlines responsible for the largest share of delays.
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Boston Logan International
Boston Logan has 89 delays and 13 cancellations, with JetBlue handling a substantial portion of delayed flights.
Denver International
Denver reports 107 delays and 13 cancellations, driven primarily by Southwest and SkyWest operations.
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LaGuardia
LaGuardia shows 45 delays and 12 cancellations, with Jazz (ACA) accounting for a large share of cancellations.
Newark Liberty International
Newark Liberty has 123 delays and 10 cancellations, with United leading in delayed departures.
Detroit Metro Wayne County
Detroit records 46 delays and 11 cancellations, largely concentrated among SkyWest and Endeavor Air operations.
Minneapolis/St. Paul International
Minneapolis/St. Paul reports 54 delays and 12 cancellations, with SkyWest and Delta Air Lines contributing to delay volume.
Airlines Most Affected by USA Flight Cancellations and Delays
SkyWest
With 65 cancellations and 154 delays, SkyWest is the most impacted airline across the analyzed airports, affecting operations in Aspen, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, and Minneapolis.
Jazz (ACA)
Jazz records 17 cancellations and 4 delays, with cancellations concentrated in Aspen, Boston, LaGuardia, Newark, Detroit, and Minneapolis.
American Airlines
American posts 1 cancellation and 125 delays, with the bulk of delays occurring at Dallas–Fort Worth and Chicago O’Hare.
United
United reports 6 cancellations and 95 delays, heavily concentrated at Chicago O’Hare, Newark Liberty, Denver, and Dallas–Fort Worth.
Endeavor Air (DAL)
Endeavor Air sees 6 cancellations and 17 delays, particularly affecting Detroit and LaGuardia.
Delta Air Lines
Delta experiences 73 delays, notably in Denver, Detroit, Boston, and LaGuardia.
Spirit
Spirit reports 1 cancellation and 42 delays, with delays spread across Chicago, Newark, Boston, LaGuardia, and Detroit.
JetBlue
JetBlue records 1 cancellation and 49 delays, largely at Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
- Check airline apps and airport websites for real-time flight status updates.
- Rebook flights through airline self-service tools when available.
- Monitor alternative airport options within driving distance.
- Contact airline customer service early to secure seat availability.
- Retain receipts for eligible reimbursement claims per airline policy.
- Arrive at the airport early due to potential cascading schedule shifts.
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Overview of USA Flight Cancellations
Nationwide disruption stands at 2,003 delays and 205 cancellations today, with major USA Airports such as Chicago O’Hare, Dallas–Fort Worth, Denver International, Newark Liberty, and Boston Logan experiencing concentrated operational strain. Airlines most affected include SkyWest, American Airlines, United, Delta Air Lines, Jazz (ACA), and Spirit, with regional affiliates contributing significantly to cancellation totals.
Cities including Chicago, New York, Dallas, Denver, Newark, Boston, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Aspen are experiencing measurable operational impacts. Chicago and Dallas are leading delay counts, while Aspen records the highest cancellation total among the analyzed airports.
The cumulative disruption reflects broad operational strain across both legacy and regional carriers, affecting multiple high-traffic US aviation hubs simultaneously.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
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