On November 5, 2026, at least 728 flights were delayed and 55 were canceled across the United States as of 9:25 a.m. EST, according to flight tracking service FlightAware. Globally, more than 9,440 flights faced delays and 516 cancellations on the same day.
Delays Impact Airports from New York to Seattle
The Federal Aviation Administration cited rain and low clouds as likely causes for delays at several major U.S. airports on November 5. Airports affected include New York’s JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Washington-area airports Ronald Reagan (DCA), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), and Dulles International (IAD), as well as Atlanta (ATL) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airports.
Traveler Recommendations During Disruptions
Travel experts and airlines recommend that passengers monitor flight status through official airline websites or apps, enabling alerts for gate changes, delays, and cancellations. Travelers with connecting flights at busy airports are advised to allow additional time to accommodate disruptions. Essential items should be stored in carry-on luggage to ensure access during extended waits. Passengers should also familiarize themselves with airline refund and rebooking policies in case of prolonged delays or cancellations.
Advice from Travel Expert Eryn Gordon
Eryn Gordon, a TedX speaker specializing in ethical and responsible travel, highlighted strategies for handling cancellations. She urged passengers to view cancellations as planning challenges rather than emergencies
and suggested screenshotting rebooking policies before traveling. Gordon warned against immediately accepting the first available alternate seat, noting this could result in being stranded overnight at a connecting airport while checked luggage remains on a different flight.
FlightAware provides real-time tracking of flight delays and cancellations daily, reporting ongoing disruptions affecting numerous U.S. airports on November 5, 2026.
