WASHINGTON, November 15, 2026: Air travel disruptions continued across the United States as airlines struggled to restore normal operations despite the reopening of airspace, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at major airports.
According to flight-tracking service FlightAware, at least 6,228 flights arriving in or departing from the United States were cancelled on Saturday, November 14, while another 7,542 experienced delays.
The disruption exceeded earlier estimates by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), highlighting the difficulties airlines faced in restoring their schedules.
Globally, 6,843 flights were cancelled and nearly 20,000 delayed, according to the reported flight-tracking figures.
Major airports in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta and New York were among the hardest hit.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport recorded more than 559 flight cancellations, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported 479 cancellations.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport also experienced widespread disruptions, with hundreds of flights affected and several passengers reportedly forced to spend the night at the airport.
JetBlue was among the worst-affected airlines, with approximately 45 percent of its flights reportedly cancelled.
Despite the reopening of US airspace, airlines continued to face operational challenges in restoring regular services, causing significant inconvenience to travellers.