Thousands of Passengers Stuck in US as SkyWest, Delta Air Lines, Azul Brazilian and Hainan Face 118 Cancellations, Causing Travel Chaos Across Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Florida, Boston and others
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December 10, 2025
The travel landscape in the United States is facing unprecedented disruption this week, with major airlines, including SkyWest, Delta Air Lines, Azul Brazilian, and Hainan Airlines, forced to cancel 118 flights. The wave of cancellations has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Florida, Boston, and several other key travel hubs. The sudden flight halts have created a ripple effect, impacting travelers’ plans and causing significant delays across domestic and international routes. Passengers in these cities are left grappling with the uncertainty of when they will be able to continue their journeys, making this one of the most chaotic travel events in recent memory.
Flight Cancellations by SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier operating multiple flights across the U.S., has faced significant disruption this week.
Cancelled Flights:- 19
Cancelled SkyWest Flights
SKW5053CRJ2Denver Intl (KDEN)Devils Lake Rgnl (KDVL)Tue 02:10PM MSTSKW4630CRJ7Minot Intl (KMOT)Denver Intl (KDEN)Tue 03:23PM CSTSKW4130E75LMinot Intl (KMOT)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Tue 05:48PM CSTSKW4607E75LOKC Will Rogers Intl (KOKC)Missoula Montana (KMSO)Tue 06:00PM CSTSKW4608E75LOKC Will Rogers Intl (KOKC)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Tue 06:10PM CSTSKW4109CRJ9Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Minot Intl (KMOT)Tue 06:20PM CSTSKW4624CRJ9Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Salt Lake City Intl (KSLC)Tue 07:25PM ESTSKW5067CRJ2Devils Lake Rgnl (KDVL)Denver Intl (KDEN)Tue 06:30PM CSTSKW3971E170Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Duluth Intl (KDLH)Tue 06:30PM CSTSKW5800CRJ2San Francisco Int’l (KSFO)Redding Rgnl (KRDD)Tue 04:35PM PSTSKW5135CRJ2Mason City Muni (KMCW)Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD)Tue 07:06PM CSTSKW5592CRJ2Redding Rgnl (KRDD)San Francisco Int’l (KSFO)Tue 06:55PM PSTSKW3825E75LMinneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Minot Intl (KMOT)Tue 09:45PM CSTSKW4610E75LHarry Reid Intl (KLAS)Gowen Field (KBOI)Wed 01:14AM PSTSKW4182E75LOKC Will Rogers Intl (KOKC)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Wed 06:40AM CSTSKW4108CRJ9Minot Intl (KMOT)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Wed 07:51AM CSTSKW3972E75LDuluth Intl (KDLH)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Wed 07:55AM CSTSKW4607CRJ9Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW)Salt Lake City Intl (KSLC)Wed 09:55AM ESTSKW4611CRJ9Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 10:10AM EST
- Impact on Tourism: SkyWest’s cancellations have mostly affected regional and connecting flights, which are vital for ensuring smooth transitions for tourists travelling between secondary airports and major hubs. Destinations like Minot, Devils Lake, and Missoula, often underserved by larger airlines, are especially vulnerable, with tourists now left in limbo.
Delta Air Lines Struggles with Regulatory Flight Cuts
Delta Air Lines, one of the world’s largest carriers, is also experiencing significant disruptions.
Cancelled Flights:- 31
Cancelled Delta Air Lines Flights
DAL1978B738El Salvador Int’l (SAL / MSLP)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Tue 02:36PM CSTDAL9960B752Cyril E King (STT / TIST)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Tue 04:40PM ASTDAL9948B738Tampa Intl (KTPA)Melbourne Orlando Intl (KMLB)Tue 04:10PM ESTDAL9937B752Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Toronto Pearson Int’l (CYYZ)Tue 04:40PM CSTDAL8820B752Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Toronto Pearson Int’l (CYYZ)Tue 04:40PM CSTDAL599B752Lic. Benito Juarez Int’l (MEX / MMMX)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Tue 04:45PM CSTDAL8842B752Montreal-Trudeau (CYUL)Toronto Pearson Int’l (CYYZ)Tue 08:15PM ESTDAL61A333Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG / SBGL)Tue 09:10PM ESTDAL9979A21NMinneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW)Wed 12:55AM CSTDAL9936A21NToulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO)Keflavik Int’l (KEF / BIKF)Wed 10:10AM CETDAL9895B764Malpensa Int’l (MXP / LIMC)John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK)Wed 01:10PM CETDAL1089A321Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Southwest Florida Intl (KRSW)Wed 08:15AM ESTDAL2976A321Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Austin-Bergstrom Intl (KAUS)Wed 08:20AM ESTDAL2333A319Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW)Jacksonville Intl (KJAX)Wed 08:35AM ESTDAL9936A21NKeflavik Int’l (KEF / BIKF)Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP)Wed 02:05PM GMTDAL9965B764Tokyo Int’l (Haneda) (HND / RJTT)Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Thu 12:09AM JSTDAL3164B738Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (KBHM)Wed 10:10AM ESTDAL1527A321Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Palm Beach Intl (KPBI)Wed 10:15AM ESTDAL1682A321Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Houston Bush Int’ctl (KIAH)Wed 10:17AM ESTDAL1089A321Southwest Florida Intl (KRSW)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 10:59AM ESTDAL9947B738Melbourne Orlando Intl (KMLB)Tampa Intl (KTPA)Wed 11:10AM ESTDAL2333A319Jacksonville Intl (KJAX)Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW)Wed 11:56AM ESTDAL2976A321Austin-Bergstrom Intl (KAUS)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 11:05AM CSTDAL3164B738Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (KBHM)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 11:06AM CSTDAL1527A321Palm Beach Intl (KPBI)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 01:17PM ESTDAL1682A321Houston Bush Int’ctl (KIAH)Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL)Wed 12:45PM CSTDAL9947B738Tampa Intl (KTPA)Melbourne Orlando Intl (KMLB)Wed 04:10PM ESTDAL124B763Boston Logan Intl (KBOS)General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT)Wed 08:45PM ESTDAL125B763General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT)Boston Logan Intl (KBOS)Thu 10:50AM WETDAL8839B752New Orleans Intl (KMSY)Miami Intl (KMIA)Thu 08:30AM CSTDAL8845B752Westchester County (KHPN)Toronto Pearson Int’l (CYYZ)Thu 10:35AM EST
- Impact on Tourism: Delta’s cancellations have disrupted not only business travel but also leisure flights, including those connecting tourists to key U.S. cities. Travelers heading to popular destinations like Toronto, Tampa, and Atlanta will now have to contend with rescheduling or finding alternative means of transport. The cascading effect of these cancellations is likely to ripple through the tourism sector as tourists are forced to alter their travel plans, incurring additional costs and delays.
Azul Brazilian Airlines Faces Operational Strain
In Brazil, Azul Brazilian Airlines has also faced widespread cancellations, affecting key domestic routes. The disruptions are mainly affecting flights between Viracopos Intl (VCP) and Rio de Janeiro Galeão Intl (GIG), with several flights grounded.
Cancelled Flights:- 36
Cancelled Azul Brazilian Airlines
AZU4331AT72Santa Maria (AJU / SBAR)Guararapes Int’l (Gilberto Freyre Int’l) (REC / SBRF)Tue 05:25PM -03AZU4652AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP / SBSR)Tue 05:30PM -03AZU4825AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Tue 06:39PM -03AZU4222AT72Marilia (MII / SBML)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Tue 06:45PM -03AZU4794AT72Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP / SBSR)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Tue 07:15PM -03AZU4119AT72Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Tue 08:09PM -03AZU2726E295Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG / SBGL)Tue 08:10PM -03AZU2664E190Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Goiabeiras (VIX / SBVT)Tue 08:20PM -03AZU4455A320Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)Tue 09:09PM -03AZU4438A20NTancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Val de Caes Int’l (BEL / SBBE)Tue 09:40PM -03AZU2725E295Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG / SBGL)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Tue 09:55PM -03AZU2665E190Goiabeiras (VIX / SBVT)Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Tue 10:00PM -03AZU2923A320Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Salgado Filho Int’l (POA / SBPA)Tue 10:10PM -03AZU4711AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Tue 11:35PM -03AZU4449E295Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG / SBGL)Tue 11:45PM -03AZU4412E190Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Goiabeiras (VIX / SBVT)Tue 11:45PM -03AZU2879E295Prefeito Renato Moreira (IMP / SBIZ)Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Wed 02:50AM -03AZU4605A20NGuararapes Int’l (Gilberto Freyre Int’l) (REC / SBRF)Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Wed 02:55AM -03AZU4211AT72Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 05:44AM -03AZU9077A320Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int’l (Dois de Julho) (SSA / SBSV)Wed 06:10AM -03AZU2888A320Salgado Filho Int’l (POA / SBPA)São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU / SBGR)Wed 06:50AM -03AZU2846AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Wed 07:59AM -03AZU9078A320Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int’l (Dois de Julho) (SSA / SBSV)Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Wed 08:25AM -03AZU2847AT72Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 09:24AM -03AZU4530AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Baura/Arealva (JTC / SBAE)Wed 09:24AM -03AZU6418E190São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)Santos Dumont Regional (SDU / SBRJ)Wed 10:30AM -03AZU4274E295Chapeco (XAP / SBCH)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 10:35AM -03AZU6408E295São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)Wed 10:45AM -03AZU4540AT72Baura/Arealva (JTC / SBAE)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 10:48AM -03AZU6409E190Santos Dumont Regional (SDU / SBRJ)São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)Wed 12:05PM -03AZU2918AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Marilia (MII / SBML)Wed 05:10PM -03AZU4652AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP / SBSR)Wed 05:30PM -03AZU4825AT72Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Wed 06:34PM -03AZU4222AT72Marilia (MII / SBML)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 06:45PM -03AZU4794AT72Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP / SBSR)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 07:15PM -03AZU4119AT72Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)Wed 08:04PM -03
- Impact on Tourism: The cancellations have severely affected domestic tourism, particularly in regions that rely on frequent, short-haul flights to connect popular cities. Rio de Janeiro, a global tourism hub, has been notably impacted, with travellers to and from the city facing significant setbacks. The ripple effects are expected to reverberate across Brazilian destinations, as visitors are unable to access their intended locations.
Hainan Airlines Faces Limited Cancellations
Hainan Airlines, based in China, has experienced fewer widespread cancellations compared to other airlines like SkyWest and Delta. However, certain regional flights have been affected by operational issues and air-traffic control restrictions.
Cancelled Flights:- 32
Cancelled Hainan Airlines Flights
CHH7223B738Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 06:40AM CSTCHH7165B738Haikou Meilan Int’l (HAK / ZJHK)Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Wed 06:45AM CSTCHH7131B738Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Shanghai Pudong Int’l (PVG / ZSPD)Wed 07:15AM CSTCHH7039A20NHaikou Meilan Int’l (HAK / ZJHK)Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE / ZUGY)Wed 07:30AM CSTCHH7040A20NGuiyang Longdongbao (KWE / ZUGY)Haikou Meilan Int’l (HAK / ZJHK)Wed 10:30AM CSTCHH7132B738Shanghai Pudong Int’l (PVG / ZSPD)Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Wed 10:35AM CSTCHH7165B738Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Xining Caojiabu (XNN / ZLXN)Wed 11:00AM CSTCHH7898B738Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 12:45PM CSTCHH7203B738Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE / ZSOF)Wed 01:05PM CSTCHH7166B738Xining Caojiabu (XNN / ZLXN)Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Wed 01:20PM CSTCHH7223B738Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Hotan (HTN / ZWTN)Wed 01:40PM CSTCHH7166B738Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Haikou Meilan Int’l (HAK / ZJHK)Wed 04:00PM CSTCHH7203B738Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE / ZSOF)Shenyang Taoxian Int’l (SHE / ZYTX)Wed 04:05PM CSTCHH7826B738Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC / ZSFZ)Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW / ZBSJ)Wed 04:40PM CSTCHH7856B738Nanjing Lukou Int’l (NKG / ZSNJ)Hohhot Baita Int’l (HET / ZBHH)Wed 04:45PM CSTCHH7224B738Hotan (HTN / ZWTN)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 04:45PM CSTCHH7897B738Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Wed 05:40PM CSTCHH7617737Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX / ZGHA)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 05:50PM CSTCHH7204B738Shenyang Taoxian Int’l (SHE / ZYTX)Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE / ZSOF)Wed 07:35PM CSTCHH7224B738Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Wed 07:40PM CSTCHH7856B738Hohhot Baita Int’l (HET / ZBHH)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 08:00PM CSTCHH7826B738Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW / ZBSJ)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 08:15PM CSTCHH7820B738Wuhan Tianhe (WUH / ZHHH)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 08:20PM CSTCHH7868B738Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Wed 08:25PM CSTCHH7204B738Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE / ZSOF)Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN / ZGGG)Wed 11:05PM CSTCHH7739B738Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l (SZX / ZGSZ)Taiyuan Wusu (TYN / ZBYN)Thu 06:55AM CSTCHH7317B738Haikou Meilan Int’l (HAK / ZJHK)Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX / ZGHA)Thu 08:40AM CSTCHH7501B738Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Nanjing Lukou Int’l (NKG / ZSNJ)Thu 09:15AM CSTCHH7859B738Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW)Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int’l (CGO / ZHCC)Thu 09:45AM CSTCHH7874B738Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l (SZX / ZGSZ)Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY)Thu 10:15AM CSTCHH7624B738Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC / ZSFZ)Wuhan Tianhe (WUH / ZHHH)Thu 01:40PM CSTCHH7624B738Wuhan Tianhe (WUH / ZHHH)Taiyuan Wusu (TYN / ZBYN)Thu 04:35PM CST
- Impact on Tourism: The cancellation of these routes has a smaller direct impact on international tourism, but it still poses challenges for travellers heading to key tourist destinations in China. These disruptions are expected to affect the flow of tourists between Shanghai, Urumqi, and Guangzhou, three important gateways into China’s rich historical and cultural landscape.
Conclusion: The Broader Impact on Global Tourism
As SkyWest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and Hainan Airlines battle through disruptions, tourists are experiencing a wave of challenges, especially when connecting through key hubs like Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), and Viracopos (VCP). The ripple effect of these cancellations will likely be felt across the tourism industry, impacting both business and leisure travel.
The primary cause behind the disruptions — air-traffic control cuts, technical failures, crew shortages, and operational strain — exposes vulnerabilities in an increasingly strained air travel ecosystem. For passengers planning travel, flexibility is paramount. With the tourism sector heavily dependent on smooth air connectivity, both airlines and airport authorities must take swift action to resolve the backlog and reassure travellers about the reliability of air travel in the coming months.
Source:- FlightAware and Diffrent Airports
