Delta Air Lines announced on Sunday that it is running a scaled-back flight schedule as winter weather continues to affect several regions across the United States. The carrier said it is closely monitoring conditions in the Northeast and at its major Atlanta hub while maintaining a reduced operating plan.
Delta said proactive schedule adjustments have been implemented and that, under the current plan, scheduled flying is operating as intended. The broader winter storm has disrupted U.S. air travel more widely, prompting airlines to cancel flights, warn passengers of delays and issue travel waivers as ice, snow and strong winds move through major hubs and regional airports in the South, East and central U.S.
On Saturday, Delta added further flight cancellations affecting Atlanta and the U.S. East Coast, including service at its Boston and New York hubs, citing impacts from winter storm Fern. The company did not provide additional operational details beyond the scope of the adjusted schedule and the monitoring of key locations.
The National Weather Service issued warnings tied to the storm, noting that a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow could create hazardous travel conditions and may cause power outages and damage to trees across the Southeast. The weather service also indicated heavier snowfall is expected farther north as the storm progresses up the country.
Passengers traveling into or out of affected regions should expect disruptions. Airlines have responded by canceling selected flights and offering waivers to accommodate customers facing weather-related interruptions. Delta emphasized its ongoing monitoring of the situation at major operational centers, including its Atlanta hub, but did not provide an updated timeline for returning to normal schedules.
Context for operators and travelers
Airlines and airports continue to manage the operational impacts of winter weather through schedule reductions and customer accommodations. The combination of freezing precipitation, wind and snow has produced a layered set of challenges for flight operations, ground handling and passenger movements at affected hubs and regional airports.