Major Winter Storm Prompts Over 1,500 Flight Cancellations in US

Chicago experienced the most flight cancellations on March 15.
Major Winter Storm Prompts Over 1,500 Flight Cancellations in US
Travelers in line at the ticketing desk at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Feb. 24, 2026. Jason Allen/Getty Images
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A major winter storm has caused the cancellation of over 1,500 flights in states around the Great Lakes region.

Airports in the Chicago area experienced the most cancellations on March 15, according to flight tracker FlightAware.

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