Travellers across the U.S. were hit by widespread flight cancellations and delays at multiple airports on Wednesday, August 12, due to severe weather.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport reported the most disruptions, with 135 delays and 52 cancellations. Moreover, Delta Air Lines led all U.S. carriers with 162 delays and 45 cancellations.
Why flights were disrupted?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay on Wednesday until evening. Following the advisory, Chicago O’Hare International Airport halted all flights and issued a ground delay, which led to severe disruptions for United States and American Airlines passengers.
Flights bound for Newark Airport, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia in the New York region have been grounded Monday due to storm clouds hitting the area, the FAA reported. The ground stop continued until 6:30 p.m. at JFK and LGA, while at Newark Airport it continued until 6 p.m.
As many as 200 flights bound for LaGuardia Airport have faced delays on Monday, out of which nearly 100 were canceled.
What should passengers do?
For regular updates:
- Check your flight status regularly through your airline’s website or app
- Monitor gate changes, delays, and cancellations
- Rebook as soon as possible if your flight is cancelled
- Allow extra time if connecting through a busy airport
- Keep essentials in your carry-on for overnight delays
- Review your airline’s refund and rebooking policies
Major affected routes include Chicago to New York, Atlanta to Chicago, New York to Atlanta, Chicago to Dallas, Atlanta to Florida, New York to Florida, Chicago to Los Angeles, Dallas/ Fort Worth to Chicago, New York to Washington D.C., and Boston to New York.
2026-08-13 00:30:00
