Widespread Disruptions

Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple U.S. airports on Tuesday, with 775 flights delayed and 52 canceled, according to flight tracker FlightAware. Boston Logan International Airport recorded the most delays of any U.S. airport, with 19, while Nantucket Memorial Airport had the highest number of cancellations, at 11. JetBlue led U.S. carriers with 48 delays and 9 cancellations.

Weather-Related Causes

The disruptions were attributed to weather conditions across the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forecast that thunderstorms could delay or cancel flights in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and Denver (DEN). The FAA also noted that low clouds in San Francisco (SFO) and San Diego (SAN) could cause delays, and gusty winds in Newark (EWR) might affect planes taking off and landing.

Advice for Passengers

For passengers facing a canceled or delayed flight, the FAA and airlines recommend several steps: check flight status regularly through the airline's website or app, enable notifications for gate changes and delays, rebook as soon as possible if your flight is canceled, allow extra time for connections, keep essential items in your carry-on, and review the airline's refund and rebooking policies in case of extended disruptions.