Over 1,670 flights delayed, 140 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions

More than 1,670 flights were delayed and 140 were canceled Friday as thunderstorms and low clouds disrupted travel across the U.S., according to FlightAware. Chicago O’Hare International Airport saw the most delays with 114. Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport led cancellations with 23. Among U.S. carriers, Southwest reported the most disruptions, with 611 delays and 24 cancellations. The FAA linked many delays to thunderstorms affecting Florida—FLL, MCO, MIA, TPA—and Texas—AUS, DAL, DFW, HOU, IAH, SAT. Low clouds were also expected to interfere with flights in San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. The report urged passengers to monitor airline apps, rebook quickly if canceled, and plan for tight connections.