Travel Chaos Strikes the US as Southwest, Delta, United, and More Airlines Cancel Over 100 Flights, Affecting Routes to Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Denver, Los Angeles, and More

Travelers across the United States are experiencing significant disruptions as airlines cancel hundreds of flights nationwide. These cancellations affect both domestic and international destinations, including Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Airlines including Southwest, Delta, United, Alaska, and American have been forced to adjust their schedules, impacting thousands of passengers. In total, over 120 flights have been cancelled across these key airports, affecting destinations such as Hollywood Burbank, Denver, Fairbanks, Shanghai, Tokyo, Dublin, London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, and Honolulu.
Overview of Major Cancellations by Airport
| Airport | Airline | Flight | Destination | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Southwest | SWA1548 | Hollywood Burbank (KBUR) | Wed 08:35AM PST |
| Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Southwest | SWA3074 | Denver (KDEN) | Tue 11:15AM PST |
| Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Southwest | SWA3570 | Daugherty Field (KLGB) | Tue 09:10AM PST |
| Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Delta | DAL952 | Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | Wed 12:44AM PST |
| Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | Alaska | ASA174 | Fairbanks (FAI) | Wed 09:50AM PST |
| Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | Delta | DAL9911 | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | Wed 08:00AM PST |
| Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | Delta | DAL167 | Tokyo Haneda (HND) | Tue 10:35AM PST |
| Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | JetBlue | JZA8807 | Vancouver (CYVR) | Wed 03:40PM PST |
| San Francisco Intl (KSFO) | Hawaiian | HAL811 | Daniel K Inouye (PHNL) | Thu 07:20AM PST |
| San Francisco Intl (KSFO) | United | UAL3901 | Newark (KEWR) | Wed 08:00AM PST |
| San Francisco Intl (KSFO) | United | UAL3884 | Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN) | Tue 12:00PM PST |
| San Francisco Intl (KSFO) | Alaska | QXE2470 | San Diego (KSAN) | Wed 09:57PM PST |
| JFK Intl (KJFK) | Air France | AFR11 | Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | Fri 01:00AM EST |
| JFK Intl (KJFK) | American | AAL951 | São Paulo (GRU) | Wed 06:35PM EST |
| JFK Intl (KJFK) | British Airways | BAW178 | London Heathrow (LHR) | Wed 08:05AM EST |
| Denver Intl (KDEN) | United | UAL3912 | San Diego (KSAN) | Tue 06:00AM MST |
| Denver Intl (KDEN) | Southwest | SWA1558 | Hollywood Burbank (KBUR) | Wed 07:55PM MST |
| Denver Intl (KDEN) | SkyWest | SKW5781 | Aspen (KASE) | Wed 08:20PM MST |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Endeavor | ENY3592 | Bismarck (KBIS) | Wed 07:39PM CST |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Endeavor | ENY3937 | Billings (KBIL) | Wed 07:14PM CST |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Volaris | VOI1803 | Guadalajara (GDL) | Tue 01:31PM CST |
| Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) | Alaska | ASA1470 | San Diego (KSAN) | Wed 08:55AM CST |
| Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) | Jazz | JZA8958 | Montreal (CYUL) | Wed 07:05AM CST |
| Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) | Volaris | VOI711 | Mexico City (MMMX) | Wed 11:51PM PST |
| Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) | United | UAL3931 | San Francisco (KSFO) | Wed 09:15PM PST |
| Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) | Hawaiian | HAL833 | Daniel K Inouye (PHNL) | Tue 11:45AM PST |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) | Delta | DAL8842 | Oklahoma City (KOKC) | Wed 09:00PM EST |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) | Delta | DAL3128 | New Orleans (KMSY) | Wed 07:35AM EST |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) | Endeavor | EDV5553 | Queretaro (QRO) | Wed 08:00AM EST |
Las Vegas and Seattle Hit by Early Cancellations
At Harry Reid International, Southwest flight cancellations have disrupted popular domestic routes, including Hollywood Burbank, Denver, and Daugherty Field. Delta also cancelled a departure to Atlanta, highlighting the spread of scheduling issues.
Seattle-Tacoma has seen Alaska Airlines cancelled flights to Fairbanks and Vancouver, while Delta flights to Shanghai and Tokyo were also impacted. JetBlue departures to Calgary and Glacier Park International were additionally affected, causing cascading delays across connecting flights.
West Coast Airports Face Disruptions
San Francisco International experienced a mix of United Airlines disruptions, Alaska Airlines cancelled flights, and Hawaiian Airlines cancellations. Key routes to Honolulu, San Diego, Austin, Newark, Dublin, and Xiamen were impacted, affecting both leisure and business travelers.
Los Angeles International also recorded multiple cancellations, including destinations in Mexico, the U.S., and London. United, Volaris, Hawaiian, and Virgin Atlantic all adjusted schedules, leaving passengers to rearrange travel plans.
East Coast and Central Hubs Affected
New York’s JFK Airport saw American Airlines schedule changes and cancellations from Air France, British Airways, and Avianca. Important international destinations including Paris, São Paulo, London, and Medellín were affected.
Denver International and Dallas-Fort Worth International experienced domestic disruptions, with canceled flights to Aspen, San Diego, Bismarck, Billings, and Guadalajara. Chicago O’Hare saw Alaska and Jazz Aviation cancelling key departures to San Diego and Montreal.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson faced the largest number of cancellations, affecting destinations including Oklahoma City, Washington D.C., Queretaro, New Orleans, Buffalo, Houston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Palm Beach, Denver, and Austin.
Impact on Passengers
With over 120 flights cancelled nationwide, passengers are facing delays, missed connections, and logistical challenges. Travelers are advised to:
- Check airline apps and official notifications for real-time updates.
- Arrive early at airports to manage rebooking and security checks.
- Consider alternative airports or connecting flights if schedules are disrupted.
- Keep digital and physical copies of boarding passes, itineraries, and contact information.
Airlines have cited operational challenges, crew shortages, and scheduling issues as the main reasons for the widespread US flight cancellations. Travelers should plan ahead and allow extra time for travel to minimize disruptions.
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