On November 10, 2026, at least 803 flights were delayed and 56 flights cancelled in the United States as of 9:35 a.m. EST, affecting numerous major airports nationwide. Worldwide, FlightAware reported over 10,766 flights delayed and 442 cancellations within the same timeframe.
Weather Conditions Trigger Delays at Key U.S. Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration identified strong winds as a significant factor causing delays at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), New York’s Newark Liberty (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and airports serving Washington, D.C., including Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), and Washington Dulles International (IAD).
Thunderstorms combined with
low clouds posed risks of delays or cancellations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Meanwhile, low cloud coverage was likely to disrupt flight operations in San Diego (SAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Travel Expert Advises Passengers on Managing Disruptions
Eryn Gordon, founder of Earth to Editorial and a TedX speaker on ethical travel, recommended treating cancellations not as emergencies but as planning problems. She advised passengers to screenshot airline rebooking policies before departing for the airport. Gordon emphasized caution against immediately accepting the first available seat, warning that such choices could lead to extended layovers and baggage complications.
FlightAware Data and FAA Weather Reports Inform Ongoing Disruptions
FlightAware tracked
the extent of the disruptions, confirming the scale of delays and cancellations within the U.S. and globally. The FAA communicated the weather-related causes behind operational slowdowns, specifying the impact of wind at Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic hubs and the influence of thunderstorms and low clouds in several southern and western airports.
Passengers are encouraged to monitor flights through airline apps, enable alerts for gate changes, and maintain essential belongings in carry-ons given the potential for extended wait times. Those with connecting flights at busy airports should allot additional time to avoid missed connections.
