On July 11, 2026, US airspace experienced 3,189 flight delays and 172 cancellations nationwide amid ongoing operational disruptions. Major US airlines impacted include American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, PSA Airlines, Endeavor Air, and Tradewind.
East Coast and Major US Hub Airports Record High Delays and Cancellations
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia recorded the highest number of delays nationwide with 294 and 20 cancellations. John F. Kennedy Airport in New York led the cancellations with 35, alongside 170 delays. Boston Logan Airport in Massachusetts logged 288 delays and 16 cancellations. Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas, reported 262 delays and 12 cancellations. Charlotte Douglas Airport in North Carolina had 180
delays and 16 cancellations. Philadelphia Airport saw 120 delays and 9 cancellations, while Orlando Airport experienced 117 delays and 8 cancellations.
Additional figures include Reagan National Airport in Virginia with 123 delays and 11 cancellations, LaGuardia Airport in New York reporting 119 delays and 10 cancellations, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona having 87 delays and 4 cancellations, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport in Louisiana with 31 delays and 1 cancellation.
Airline-Specific Disruptions Reflect Widespread Impact
American Airlines reported the highest delay count of any carrier with 522 delays and 17 cancellations across several hubs. JetBlue recorded the largest number of cancellations at 42
and had 179 delays. Delta Air Lines faced 360 delays and 28 cancellations, notably affecting operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.
United Airlines saw 215 delays and 7 cancellations. Regional affiliates also reported substantial disruptions: SkyWest Airlines had 158 delays and 2 cancellations, PSA Airlines (operating for American Airlines) recorded 120 delays and 22 cancellations, and Endeavor Air (operating for Delta Air Lines) experienced 116 delays and 2 cancellations. Tradewind reported 8 cancellations with no delays.
Weather and Operational Challenges Underpin Disruptions
The disruptions on July 11 continue from extensive thunderstorms on the previous Friday affecting large parts of the US. The FAA had issued warnings about
weather impacts at key locations including Boston, the New York airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark), Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, and multiple Florida airports, along with low clouds affecting California airports.
Airlines still contend with delayed aircraft rotations, displaced crews, and congested schedules stemming from the prior weather event. Forecasts on Sunday show additional thunderstorms across the southern half of the US, including severe storm potential in the Southeast with damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes. These conditions threaten to cause further delays and cancellations.
Traveler Impact and Operational Status
Travelers at major hubs such as Atlanta, New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Charlotte, Philadelphia, and
Orlando face fluid flight schedules and ongoing delays. Airline operations remain under pressure to reposition aircraft and crews while managing backlogs from earlier disruptions and preparing for forecasted storm activity.
Flight cancellations and delays remain concentrated at the busiest US airports and affect multiple major carriers and their regional affiliates. The continuing severe weather and operational challenges indicate schedule volatility throughout the day across the affected regions.
