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Massive Flight Disruptions Hit Major US Airports Travelers across the U.S. are facing a chaotic day as airlines grapple with over 6,128 delays and 109 cancellations. The disruptions are affecting major hubs including Chicago O’Hare, Denver International, and Charlotte Douglas. Regional carriers like SkyWest and Republic Airways are among the hardest hit, impacting partners like Delta, United, and American Airlines. The root causes appear to be a combination of the severe winter weather in the West and lingering staffing shortages from the Thanksgiving holiday rush.
Winter Storm Warning: Denver and Northeast Travel Alert A severe winter storm has triggered travel alerts for two distinct regions of the country. Denver travelers are being warned of hazardous road conditions and flight delays due to heavy snowfall. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for a "plowable" snow event affecting I-95 corridor cities from Philadelphia to Boston. The National Weather Service has advised motorists to delay travel if possible, and airlines are issuing waivers for passengers scheduled to fly through affected airports in Pennsylvania, New York, and New England.
Immigration Pause Disrupts International Travel Plans The Trump administration’s indefinite pause on immigration applications from 19 countries is causing immediate confusion and disruption for international travelers. While the order technically applies to immigration benefits, reports indicate heightened scrutiny and delays for all travelers arriving from the listed nations. Legal residents and visa holders are being advised to expect longer wait times at customs, and travel advocacy groups are warning of potential entry denials as the new "enhanced scanning" protocols are rolled out at border checkpoints.
Airlines Struggle with Post-Thanksgiving "Hangover" Following a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period, major U.S. airlines including United, American, and Delta are still struggling to stabilize operations. The "holiday hangover" is being exacerbated by an urgent recall of certain Airbus A320 components, which has forced emergency maintenance checks and grounded some aircraft. This operational strain, combined with today’s weather, has created a ripple effect of delays that is leaving passengers stranded and extending the holiday travel misery well into the first week of December.