Emirates, Swiss, Air France, Alaska, Finnair, and More Airlines Face Travel Disruptions as Winter Storm Enzo Causes Over 200 New Flight Cancellations at Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina: New Report You Need To Know

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

A severe winter storm, bringing snow, sleet, and icy conditions, has led to major disruptions in North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein declared a statewide state of emergency as Charlotte and the surrounding areas brace for the impact. At Charlotte Douglas International Airport (North Carolina), teams are working tirelessly with nearly 40 snow removal and deicing vehicles to minimize delays. Despite these efforts, 104 flights have been canceled or delayed, affecting 39 flights from major airlines including PSA Airlines, American Airlines, Piedmont, United, Envoy Air, Mesa, Contour Airlines, Endeavor Air, and Delta.

Travelers are strongly encouraged to stay in touch with their airlines for updates, as operations at Charlotte/Douglas are likely to be impacted by ongoing icy conditions.

Snowstorm Sweeps Through Texas, but Texans Still Find Time for Whataburger

While snow and sleet accumulated across Central and South Texas, it hasn’t stopped Texans from making their way to Whataburger during the rare snow event on January 21. Snow accumulation ranged from half an inch to nearly two inches, particularly in the San Antonio area.

San Antonio International Airport (Texas) saw 85 flight cancellations and delays, impacting major carriers like Southwest, American Airlines, United, Volaris, Delta, Mesa, SkyWest, and Spirit. According to FlightAware, 63 flights were directly affected by the weather. Additionally, the storm caused travel disruptions in Austin, where 74 flights were delayed or canceled, affecting 82 flights from airlines including Southwest, United, SkyWest, American Airlines, Delta, Mesa, Air Canada, British Airways, and Envoy Air.

Icy Conditions Lead to Service Interruptions at Austin-Bergstrom Airport

Icy weather has forced the suspension of tram services at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Texas). With freezing precipitation coating the airport grounds, officials warned travelers to be extra cautious when navigating the terminals. Passengers with mobility needs are advised to use rideshare services from designated zones. Despite ongoing snow-clearing efforts, 82 flights were delayed or canceled, affecting major airlines such as Southwest, United, SkyWest, American Airlines, Delta, Mesa, Air Canada, and British Airways.

Washington D.C. and Miami Airports Struggle with Winter Weather and Storm Enzo

Further north, Reagan National Airport (Virginia) faced its own travel challenges, as 63 flights were delayed or canceled due to the winter storm. Airlines including PSA Airlines, United, Southwest, Republic, Mesa, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Jazz, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Endeavor Air, and Envoy Air were all affected, resulting in widespread flight disruptions.

Meanwhile, in Miami (Florida), 60 flights were impacted by Storm Enzo, with 61 flights delayed or canceled. Airlines such as Envoy Air, American Airlines, United, Spirit, Air France, AeroMéxico, Avianca, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Delta, Finnair, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Qatar Airways, and many others faced disruptions.

Stay Informed and Prepare for Delays

As the winter storms continue to bring icy conditions across several U.S. states, passengers traveling through affected airports are encouraged to check for flight updates regularly. Delays and cancellations are expected to persist as airports and airlines continue to navigate the ongoing weather disruptions. Always verify your flight status with your airline or via platforms like FlightAware before heading to the airport.

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