Major U.S. carriers including JetBlue, Delta, American, and Spirit faced significant operational disruptions on February 8, 2026.
Airlines canceled 470 flights nationwide. An additional 4,946 flights experienced delays. The disruptions primarily impacted major hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Thousands of passengers encountered long rebooking lines and extended airport wait times. While the event highlights systemic fragilities, the specific cause for the mass disruption remains unknown.
In a separate development, JetBlue began selling day passes to its BlueHouse Lounge.