Flight cancellations due to winter storm
A major winter storm, referred to as “Devin,” has caused widespread flight disruptions across the US, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, with over 1,800 cancellations and more than 22,000 delays reported as of December 26, 2025.
JetBlue Airways leads with around 225-350 cancellations, primarily in the Northeast.
Delta Air Lines follows with about 186-213 cancellations, while Republic Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines each reported 100-157 cancellations.
Major hubs like New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, Newark, Detroit Metropolitan, Boston, and Chicago O’Hare face the heaviest disruptions due to heavy snow and ice.
Nearly half of cancellations concentrate around New York-area airports, with ground stops and delays averaging hours.
As of late December 26 (Friday), FlightAware tracked 1,802 cancellations and 22,349 delays nationwide, with conditions expected to persist into December 27 amid ongoing storm alerts.
No specific updates for December 27 yet, but travelers should check FlightAware or airline apps for real-time status, as disruptions continue through the holiday weekend.
