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At least 2,000 flights were canceled Sunday as winter storms continue to batter the region Upper Midwestturning at least one normally bustling airport into a virtual ghost town.
According to the latest data from FlightAwareU.S. flight cancellations accounted for roughly 78% of all global flight cancellations on Sunday, with at least 2,216 flights grounded out of about 2,842 global cancellations.
Meanwhile, a further 6,826 delays have reportedly occurred across the national air network, putting further pressure on travel schedules around the world.
Many airlines have since issued guidelines allowing passengers to change their flights without major costs, giving flexibility to travelers affected by the winter storms.
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The epicenter of the disruptions remains in the Midwest, with the heaviest impact in Chicago, followed by Minneapolis. The fallout has caused noticeable ripple effects at other major U.S. airports, including Atlanta and Denver.
The airport experiencing the greatest impact by volume is Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, with a reported 790 flights affected. according to to FlyChicago.
According to FlightAware, at least 27% of departing flights have been cancelled, while another 29% of incoming flights have been cancelled.
A further 839 flights, both inbound and outbound, have been delayed, with average wait times of 82 minutes. according to to FlyChicago.
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The main airport with the highest percentage of affected flights is Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP), where 73% of departing flights and 64% of arriving flights have reportedly been cancelled, FlightAware reported.
MSP Airport recorded a total of 726 canceled flights and 177 on-time departures Fox 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul noted Sunday that the terminals virtually resembled a ghost town, with minimal staff on site.
The airport released a statement on their social media Sunday morning, highlighting the severity of the winter storms that disrupted airport operations.
“Fake spring came to an end as snow arrived at MSP on Saturday evening,” it said. “Airlines canceled more than 450 flights to and from MSP on Sunday. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information. Stay safe!”
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), another major hub connecting to Chicago and Minneapolis, also reportedly experienced significant disruptions, with at least 227 flights delayed and another 87 canceled in total.
Similarly, Denver International (DEN) had 466 delays and a total of 60 cancellations.
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Most major airlines have issued travel waivers, allowing passengers to rebook flights as the storm continues to rage. Officials recommend checking airline websites regularly for updates.
United Airlines has issued notices allowing passengers on affected flights from the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region to reschedule their trips with minimal fare changes.
“You can reschedule your trip and we will waive change fees and fare differences,” the site said. “But your new flight must be a United flight departing between March 12, 2026 and March 20, 2026. Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked.”
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAL | UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC. | 86.60 | +0.07 |
+0.08% |
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While Delta Air Lines previously set a March 22 deadline for ticket reissuance, passengers can now extend this deadline until March 24, 2026.
American Airlines also announced that passengers can change their trips without a change fee, provided the new bookings are made before March 26, 2026.
