{"id":185464,"date":"2026-03-16T16:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=185464"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:49:31","slug":"severe-storms-in-u-s-lead-to-over-12000-flight-delays-or-cancellations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/severe-storms-in-u-s-lead-to-over-12000-flight-delays-or-cancellations.html","title":{"rendered":"Severe Storms in U.S. Lead to Over 12,000 Flight Delays or Cancellations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A series of severe storms and extreme weather conditions heavily impacted the United States air transport system this Monday, affecting more than 12,500 flights. The combination of thunderstorms along the East Coast and a powerful winter storm in the Midwest forced authorities to impose operational restrictions at the country’s primary hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Impact on Flight Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to data from the tracking platform FlightAware, as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, more than 8,500 delays and 4,000 cancellations were recorded within U.S. territory. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg noted that meteorological conditions are disrupting connectivity nationwide, with a particular emphasis on the Great Lakes and East Coast regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines and Airports Most Affected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The magnitude of the storms has tested the resilience of major carriers. The level of disruption per airline is distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n