At least 803 flights arriving to or departing from U.S. airports experienced delays as of 9:35 a.m. EST on November 9, 2026, while 56 flights were canceled nationwide, according to FlightAware data. Globally, more than 10,766 flights were delayed with 442 cancellations reported by the same time.
Weather Affects Multiple U.S. Airports on November 9
Several major airports across the United States faced weather-related disruptions. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified wind as a primary cause of delays at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); New York area airports including Newark Liberty (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA); Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); and Washington, D.C. airports comprising Baltimore/Washington
International (BWI), Ronald Reagan National (DCA), and Dulles International (IAD).
Thunderstorms and low cloud cover were expected to delay or cancel flights in Texas hubs Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Additionally, low clouds contributed to delayed or canceled flights in California’s San Diego International (SAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Weather Impact and Travel Guidance
The FAA reported that wind conditions in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions were causing flight disruptions on November 9. Thunderstorms and low visibility impacted southern and western airports, contributing to widespread travel challenges nationwide.
Travelers experiencing delays or cancellations are advised to frequently check
flight statuses through airline websites or apps and activate notifications for updates. Maintaining essential items in carry-on luggage is recommended in case of extended waits. Airlines’ rebooking and refund policies should be reviewed before departure, especially for those with connecting flights where extra transit time at busy airports is prudent.
Expert Advice on Managing Flight Cancellations
Eryn Gordon, founder of Earth to Editorial and TedX speaker on ethical travel, emphasized a strategic approach to cancellations. “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,” Gordon stated.
She warned against accepting the first available seat, noting, “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.”
