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US Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Before Winter Storm
DFW Airport Hit Hard, With More Than 60% of Scheduled Flights to and From Hub Canceled for Jan. 24
A winter storm expected to be the largest of the season is already causing major disruptions across the U.S., with airlines cutting more than 2,300 flights for Jan. 24 and Amtrak canceling some of its services.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will be one of the hardest hit with more than 60% of scheduled flights to and from the hub canceled for Jan. 24, according to data from aviation analytics provider FlightAware. Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., will also see a large number of cancellations, FlightAware data shows. Dallas is a major hub for American Airlines Group.
U.S. airlines announced contingency plans and said they would waive change fees and fare differences for passengers scheduled to fly this weekend. A vast swath of the country, stretching from the southern Rockies to New England, is on alert for winter-storm conditions that could last days.
A mix of freezing rain and snow is expected to arrive in Texas by Jan. 23, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy snow will likely fall across New York City early Jan. 25, with more than 14 inches possible across the metro area before the storm subsides late Jan. 26.
As we prep for Winter Storm Fern, flight cancellations are impacting airports in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Monitor or adjust your travel in the Delta app or on https://t.co/lVlOjYwO0A. https://t.co/ebw2ODQ7Uo — Delta (@Delta) January 23, 2026
We are closely monitoring Winter Storm Fern and its potential impact on travel in the coming days. As always, our team is here for you every step of the way.
Visit our Travel Alerts page for the latest updates, flexible travel options and resources to stay prepared:… — americanair (@AmericanAir) January 21, 2026
The U.S. averages about 45,000 flights daily, so the current number of cancellations is relatively small, but the total will likely grow in the days ahead.
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Other U.S. airports expected to face major disruptions due to the storm include Dallas Love Field Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Airports serving the New York and Washington areas will also face delays and cancellations as the storm progresses.
Delta Air Lines advised customers to expect additional cancellations ahead of the storm, in a post on its website. The airline said it was encouraging customers booked to travel to or from affected areas to adjust their plans because of anticipated cancellations.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement Jan. 23 that it’s activated winter storm protocols, including ensuring snow removal equipment is fueled and operational. The authority operates the major airports serving the New York metro area, including John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia.
Dallas Fort Worth said its crews are “prepared to treat runways and taxiways on the airfield, as well as bridges, overpasses and roadways across airport property,” according to a statement.
Adjustments Due to Winter Storm Fern https://t.co/t58kWu3VjV — Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) January 23, 2026
Amtrak canceled scheduled trains Jan. 23 between Atlanta and New Orleans as well as between Chicago and Jacksonville, Fla., citing advice from meteorologists, rail operators and local officials.
Those cancellations will cascade throughout the weekend, with dozens of trips called off nationwide. The rail service is offering to waive change fees for affected customers.
