On July 5, 2026, Chicago’s airports encountered widespread disruptions with a total of 861 flights delayed and 184 flights cancelled. These delays and cancellations impacted thousands of passengers traveling through the city.
Airlines involved in the operational disruptions included Delta Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Republic Airlines. The affected routes covered both domestic flights within the United States as well as international services to destinations such as Germany, France, Italy, and Japan.
