Thousands of flights canceled at major US airports this week nationwide
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, outbound and return flights will be reduced by 10% this week.
Travelers go through TSA airport security at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in SeaTac, Washington. (Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo)
That means thousands of canceled flights, or, in other words, 200,000 fewer seats per day. The fault is a government paralysis of record duration.
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The major hubs will be hit hardest: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, Chicago O’Hare and many more. Together, these 40 airports cover about 70% of U.S. flights. So yeah, even though you’re in Hicksville, you feel it.
A traveler waits with their luggage at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ on November 7, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
Your “Flightmare” survival plan
If you’re thinking of flying anywhere, here’s what you do.
- Book the first flight of the day. Yes, it’s a shame, but flights departing before 9 a.m. are about twice as likely to fly as those later in the day.
- Download your airline app NOW. It’s your fastest route to real-time bookings and alerts.
- Use the MyTSA app. Get live wait times for security checks so you don’t get stuck in a random five-hour queue that already exists.
- Check your seating chart. Strangely empty flight = higher risk of cancellation. Full flight = safer bet.
- Know your rights. If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the discounts, you are legally entitled to a cash refund, not just a future credit.
- Have a plan B. One-way rental car pickups are up 20% this week. Trains or even a longer journey could save your vacation.
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Gas prices are down (averaging around $3.08), so a road trip might really make sense.
Don’t wait. Don’t assume. Keep checking, stay flexible, and treat your trip like you would a storm warning: get ahead, not behind.
Travelers descend an escalator after passing through a security checkpoint at Denver International Airport Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP Photo)
Pass this on: Do you know someone who is flying soon? Don’t leave them on the ground. Pass on this post before they end up sleeping in an airport chair with their neck at a 90 degree angle. Sharing this could save someone’s trip, vacation, or at least their sanity. And hey, we all have that friend who needs a reminder to download the airline app before getting to the boarding gate.
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