JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American faced significant operational disruptions on January 19, 2026. Hundreds of flights were canceled nationwide, and thousands more were delayed.
Major hubs, including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, were heavily affected. The disruptions stranded thousands of passengers.
The widespread issues stemmed from a combination of factors. These included severe storm cells across key corridors and flight crews reaching federally mandated work limits. Lingering staffing shortages also contributed to the operational problems.