At a Glance
- DFW saw 600+ delays Sunday, down to 23 today.
- Dallas Love Field reported 10 delays Monday morning.
- American Airlines expects 880+ flights from DFW on Monday.
- Why it matters: Weather-related flight disruptions are easing, but gusty winds still pose a risk for travelers heading to the Northeast.
As the holiday travel rush winds down, North Texas airports are settling into calmer operations after a week of severe weather-related delays. American Airlines says it has fully recovered from winter weather impacts in the Northeast, though ripple effects continue nationwide.
DFW Airport Recovers
DFW International Airport reported more than 600 delays and over two dozen cancellations on Sunday. According to FlightAware, that number dropped sharply today to 23 delays and 9 cancellations.
- DFW (Sunday): >600 delays, >24 cancellations
- DFW (Today): 23 delays, 9 cancellations
Love Field Sees Relief
Dallas Love Field saw only 10 delays and 3 cancellations reported Monday morning, showing a rapid improvement in flight operations.
American Airlines Nationwide Impact
American Airlines said it has fully recovered from winter weather impacts in the Northeast, but post-holiday disruptions caused delayed and canceled flights across the country, including ground stops in Minneapolis and Chicago that created backups at other airports. The airline added that more than 880 flights are scheduled to depart from DFW on Monday and will continue monitoring gusty winds that moved into North Texas with a cold front.
Key Takeaways
- DFW operations have dramatically improved after a storm-hit weekend.
- Dallas Love Field is back to near-normal levels of delays.
- American Airlines remains vigilant as gusty winds linger.
Travelers can expect smoother skies as airlines keep an eye on the remaining gusty winds heading north.
