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US Air Travel Chaos 2026: 1,657 Flight Cancellations and 3,425 Delays Hit New York and Chicago Hubs

Severe thunderstorms and FAA staffing shortages triggered 1,657 cancellations and 3,425 delays across US airports, primarily impacting New York and Chicago hubs.

Preeti Gunjan
By Preeti Gunjan
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Air traffic congestion at a major US airport during weather disruptions

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