Delta Air Lines faces significant operational challenges after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for New York's LaGuardia and JFK airports. The FAA implemented the halt on Sunday, December 14th, citing severe winter weather, including snow and ice.
The stop caused hundreds of cancellations and delays across Delta’s network. On Sunday alone, the carrier recorded 246 flight cancellations, placing it among the most affected US airlines. Disruptions at these key hubs caused widespread delays averaging over three hours.
These disruptions are expected to continue, posing a significant logistical and financial challenge for the airline. The situation impacts thousands of passengers during the busy holiday travel season.