Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple U.S. airports today, November 5, 2026. There were at least 728 flight delays into or out of the United States and 55 cancellations as of 9:25 a.m. EST. Worldwide, more than 9,440 flights were delayed and 516 flights were canceled.
Major U.S. Airports Affected by Weather Conditions
The Federal Aviation Administration cited rain and low clouds as probable causes for delays and cancellations at several major airports including New York’s JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR); Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Washington, D.C. airports Reagan National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), and Dulles International (IAD); Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL); and Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport (SEA).
Passenger Guidance Amid Widespread Travel Disruptions
Travelers should expect increased delays and cancellations today at major U.S. airports and are advised to check flight status regularly via airline websites or apps with notifications enabled. Experts recommend carrying essentials in carry-on luggage for extended delays, allowing extra time for connecting flights through busy airports, and reviewing airline refund and rebooking policies before traveling.
Travel Expert Advice on Handling Cancellations
Eryn Gordon, TEDx speaker on ethical and responsible travel, said, “A cancellation feels like chaos, but the travelers who come out of it best treat a disruption as a planning problem rather than an emergency. Screenshot the rebooking policy before you leave
the house.” She also cautioned, “The trap is thinking speed is everything and grabbing the first seat offered, when that seat can strand you in a connecting airport overnight with your bag on another aircraft.”
Flight Tracking and Data Overview
FlightAware is tracking live flight delays and cancellations worldwide every day in real time, providing detailed data on airline and airport operations for November 5, 2026.
