Severe Winter Storm Grounds Thousands Of Flights, Triggers Emergency Declarations - American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)
Benzinga·2026-01-25 06:53

Flight Cancellations - Over 9,500 flights were canceled across the U.S. due to the severe winter storm, with more than 9,400 flights canceled for Sunday alone [2] - American Airlines recorded the highest cancellations at 1,399, followed by Delta Air Lines with 1,211 cancellations [2] Power Disruptions - The storm has disrupted power for more than 160,000 customers, primarily in Louisiana and Texas [3][5] - Utility crews are actively working to restore power to tens of thousands affected in the South [5] Emergency Declarations - President Trump declared federal emergency disaster declarations in several states, including South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee [4] - The Department of Homeland Security reported that 17 states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies [4]

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