In the days leading up to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, over 5,700 flights experienced delays across major airports throughout the United States. This large number of disrupted departures was recorded on Sunday, 24 May 2026, marking a significant challenge for the nation’s busiest travel period.
These delays were widespread, impacting several key airport hubs across the country. The disruptions affected many travelers’ schedules as the holiday weekend ramped up, with numerous airports reporting longer waiting times and complications in managing the holiday surge.
