A fast-moving storm system swept through the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on [date], causing widespread travel disruptions at key airports including JFK, LaGuardia, Reagan National, Boston Logan, and Charlotte Douglas.
Lightning, wind shear, and low visibility triggered ground stops and delayed departures and arrivals, impacting airlines such as United, American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, and Air Canada.
LaGuardia Airport faced the worst of the chaos with 672 delayed flights and 42 cancellations.
Regional carriers Republic Airways and Endeavor Air bore the brunt, canceling dozens of flights and delaying hundreds more. Major airlines also struggled amid air traffic control restrictions and airport congestion.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport was the second hardest hit, with 367 delays and 57 cancellations. The compounded disruptions led to crew shortages, missed connections, and lengthy wait times, stranding thousands during the peak summer travel season.
