The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stopped flights at 13 major U.S. airports on Tuesday, including LaGuardia Airport. As of late Wednesday morning, LaGuardia still has the most cancelled departure flights among all airports worldwide. LGA, the major Delta Air Lines hub, experienced disruptions on Tuesday, cancelling more than half of its total flight volume.
U.S. Airports With The Most Departure Cancellations On July 28
|
Rank |
Airport |
Cancellations |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
LaGuardia Airport |
275 |
|
2 |
Newark Liberty International Airport |
230 |
|
3 |
John F. Kennedy International Airport |
179 |
|
4 |
Philadelphia International Airport |
127 |
|
5 |
Boston Logan International Airport |
118 |
Along with Delta, other major carriers experienced cancellation meltdowns. American Airlines experienced a nationwide IT outage that further increased cancellation totals. Delta has responded to the cancellation surge in New York, stating that it implemented flight restrictions, resulting in more delays and cancelled flights.
Delta Air Lines’ Major Hub, LaGuardia Airport, Cancelled More Than 500 Flights In A Single Day
Delta Air Lines operates the most flights at LaGuardia Airport by a large margin. Last year, the carrier had 42.7% of the market share. The closest to Delta is American Airlines, with roughly 24.7% of the market share at LGA.
Given its high volume of flights at LaGuardia, Delta felt the impact of the FAA’s weather-related ground stop on Tuesday. According to FlightAware data, the carrier cancelled 36% of its flights at LaGuardia, with a total of 65 cancellations. Only the smaller regional airlines, Republic and Endeavor Air, had more cancellations for flights out of LGA on Tuesday.
As for LaGuardia, the airport had the most cancellations among all airports for departing flights and arrivals. The numbers exceeded more than half of its entire capacity.
LaGuardia Airport Cancellations Over The Last Two Days
|
Date |
Origin |
Cancellations |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
July 27 |
Departures |
119 |
21% |
|
July 27 |
Arrivals |
113 |
20% |
|
July 28 |
Departures |
275 |
50% |
|
July 28 |
Arrivals |
287 |
51% |
The ground stop disruptions have carried over into Wednesday. Currently in the late morning, LaGuardia has the most departure cancellations with 36, along with 29 cancelled arrival flights.
Delta Air Lines has responded to the issues at its New York hubs, releasing a statement on the current status of operations.
How Delta Air Lines Reacted To Its New York Disruptions
Delta Air Lines completed yesterday’s travel day with 167 cancelled flights, the sixth most worldwide, behind the totals of its major competitors, American Airlines and United Airlines.
Delta did state that it scheduled flight reductions due to the Northeast weather. However, the carrier said the risk was lessened.
“A stable operation is underway. Weather in the northeast is the primary constraint, but schedule reductions have lessened much of the risk for NYC operations. Earlier GDPs have canceled, but additional ground stops are possible later this afternoon and evening as weather approaches. No further cancellations expected, however tactical cancels are probable as delays begin,” JonNYC posted on X.
In another effort to reduce the stresses on customers, Delta Air Lines is offering flexible rebooking at several of its mid-Atlantic hubs due to weather.
Delta Air Lines Issued A New Travel Warning For Its Mid-Atlantic Hubs
The mid-Atlantic weather rebooking offer is valid for flights on July 29, 2026. Delta states that the ticket must be reissued on or before August 1, 2026. The rebooking offer includes six major U.S. hubs impacted by ground stops in recent days, including Philadelphia International Airport.
Delta Air Lines’ Mid-Atlantic Weather Rebooking – Affected Cities:
- Allentown, PA (ABE)
- Boston, MA (BOS)
- Baltimore, MD (BWI)
- Washington-Reagan National, DC (DCA)
- Washington-Dulles, VA (IAD)
- Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
The carrier is advising travelers to check the status of their flight frequently. Delta will waive the change fees.
Delta wrote, “To support customers during the forecasted summer weather affecting the Mid-Atlantic region, travel to, from, or through the destinations listed below may be affected. Check flight status frequently for up-to-the-minute information about your flight plans, or get updates sent directly to your mobile device or by email with One-Time Notification.”
The carrier adds, “When rebooked travel occurs on or before August 1, 2026 in the same cabin of service as originally booked, the fare difference will be waived. A fare difference may apply when the waiver is class to class restrictive and the original booking class is not maintained in the rebooked itinerary.”
Delta Air Lines will aim to minimize flight disruptions following back-to-back delays and cancellations at its major hub, LaGuardia Airport.
