US flight delays climb past 1,800 as FAA cites weather
The gist
FlightAware logged 1,886 US-related delays and 52 cancellations by Tuesday evening, up from 784 delays that morning.
Weather is slowing several airports, and a new DOT rule on airline fault looms.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026As of 11 a.m. EDT, FlightAware reported 784 delayed flights and 32 cancellations within, into or out of the US, and 8,316 delays and 564 cancellations worldwide. The FAA said low clouds could delay flights at Denver, San Diego and Seattle-Tacoma airports, with no nationwide ground stop in effect.
- Oct 27, 2026By 6:45 p.m. EDT, FlightAware listed 1,886 US-related delays and 52 cancellations, and more than 12,000 delays and 730 cancellations worldwide.
- Oct 28, 2026As of 9:44 a.m. EST, at least 374 US-related delays and 59 US cancellations were listed, with more than 7,143 delays and 558 cancellations worldwide. The FAA cited low clouds in San Diego and Seattle and winds in Las Vegas.