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Thousands of Flights Canceled in US Due to Historic Winter Storm

Published January 25, 2026, 07:24

A historic winter storm is impacting the United States, causing mass flight cancellations and power outages. Nearly 4,000 flights were canceled on Saturday, with the total number exceeding 10,000 this weekend. The most affected airlines are American, United, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, Air Canada, Spirit, and Frontier. Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport has the most cancellations, with over 1,000. President Trump declared a state of emergency in ten states, urging citizens to stay safe and warm. The National Weather Service (NHS) warns of an unusually extensive and long-duration winter storm, with heavy ice accumulation in the southeastern US and record low temperatures. Over 130,000 homes and businesses are without power, primarily in Texas and Louisiana. Authorities are working to restore electricity and are urging citizens to stock up on food and fuel. The bad weather is expected to continue until mid-next week, affecting two-thirds of the eastern states with snow, sleet, rain, and freezing rain. Travelers are advised to be vigilant and stay informed about their flights.