Published on December 22, 2025
Flight cancellations significantly disrupted air travel across the United States, with a total of 94 cancelled departures recorded at major airports nationwide. The affected destinations spanned key domestic cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Dallas, and New York, along with major international hubs including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, São Paulo, Shanghai, Vancouver, and Manchester. The scale and geographic spread of these cancellations point to system-wide operational challenges rather than isolated disruptions.

Table: Summary of All Recorded Flight Cancellations

Newark Liberty International Airport recorded six cancellations affecting both domestic and transatlantic services. Spirit Airlines cancelled Airbus A21N flights to Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta, along with an A320 service to Myrtle Beach. United Airlines cancelled a Boeing 787-9 flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle, while Delta Air Lines cancelled a Boeing 757 flight to New York JFK.

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John F. Kennedy International Airport experienced eight cancellations, heavily impacting international travel. British Airways cancelled a Boeing 777 service to London Heathrow, while American Airlines cancelled widebody flights to London and São Paulo. Air France cancelled a Paris-bound service, and Eurowings cancelled a flight to Manchester. Domestic cancellations affected routes to Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Seattle.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport saw four cancelled departures. Air Canada cancelled a CS300 flight to Vancouver, SkyWest cancelled a CRJ-700 service to Sun Valley, Southwest Airlines cancelled a Boeing 737 flight to Reno, and Frontier Airlines cancelled an Airbus A321 flight to Cincinnati.

At Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, seven departures were cancelled. Southwest Airlines cancelled three flights to Reno, Spirit Airlines cancelled a Fort Lauderdale service, Frontier Airlines cancelled flights to JFK and Dallas–Fort Worth, and Delta Air Lines cancelled a Minneapolis-bound service.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport recorded two cancellations, both operated by Spirit Airlines to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, reducing outbound leisure connectivity.

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Los Angeles International Airport experienced nine cancellations across domestic and regional routes. Airlines cancelled flights to New York, Chicago, Newark, Seattle, Reno, San Francisco, and San Antonio, involving aircraft ranging from Embraer regional jets to Boeing 737s and Airbus A320-family aircraft.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport recorded ten cancelled departures, with Spirit Airlines accounting for the majority. Airlines cancelled flights to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Dallas–Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and London Heathrow, while Delta, American, Frontier, and British Airways also reported cancellations.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced the highest disruption, with seventeen cancelled departures. Delta Air Lines cancelled multiple short- and medium-haul routes to cities including New York, Boston, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Cleveland, and San Antonio. Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines also cancelled services to Miami, Newark, Chicago, and Denver.
Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport recorded eight cancellations affecting routes to San Diego, Miami, Baltimore, Philadelphia, LaGuardia, Minneapolis, and Melbourne, Florida. Both mainline and regional aircraft were impacted, indicating broad operational strain.
Orlando International Airport experienced thirteen cancellations, primarily involving Spirit Airlines. Cancelled routes included Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas–Fort Worth, Nashville, Memphis, Milwaukee, and New Orleans, alongside a Delta Air Lines cancellation to LaGuardia.
Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded nine cancelled departures, including long-haul international service. American Airlines cancelled a Boeing 787 flight to Shanghai, while airlines also cancelled routes to Philadelphia, Seattle, Las Vegas, Ontario, Miami, and Atlanta.
Denver International Airport reported a cancelled Southwest Airlines flight to Reno, completing the nationwide pattern of disruption.

Impact on passengers and operations

The breadth of these cancellations affected leisure and business travelers alike, disrupted domestic connectivity, and removed key international capacity. With 94 cancelled departures across major hubs, airlines faced compounded scheduling challenges, crew displacement, and aircraft rotation issues. For passengers, the cancellations translated into missed connections, rebooking delays, and reduced availability on high-demand routes, underscoring the ongoing fragility of airline operations during peak travel periods.

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