Severe winter weather caused significant operational disruptions for United Airlines and other major U.S. carriers on January 18, 2026. The weather impacted key airline hubs nationwide.
Thousands of passengers face widespread delays and cancellations across the country. Snow and ice particularly affected airports in New York, Miami, San Diego, and Seattle.
Across all affected airlines, the disruptions currently total 86 cancellations and 2,854 delays. Carriers advise passengers to check flight status for the latest information. No specific market reaction to the operational issues has been reported.