Nearly 2,000 flights across the United States were delayed midday on Monday, after more than 8,000 were delayed on Sunday.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport was struggling Monday for a second day, with about 12% of flights departing from there having been canceled by 12 p.m. ET.
On Sunday, Chicago O’Hare saw the most cancellations and delays, with nearly 12% of flights canceled, and more than 45% of flights delayed.
Chicago’s Midway Airport also continued to be affected, with 12% of its flights delayed and 4% canceled by Monday noon.
Newark Liberty Airport also suffered from delays and cancellations on Sunday, and about 6% of its flights had been canceled by Monday noon.
Cancellation on the weekend
Saturday saw a total of 657 flight cancellations and 7,267 delays within, within or outside the United States.
American Airlines canceled 4% of its flights and delayed 24% of its flights on Saturday, according to FlightAware.
United canceled 4% of its flights and delayed 23%, followed by Delta with 2% cancellation and 22% of its flights delayed on Saturday, FlightAware notes.
According to the site, 41% of JetBlue flights and 36% of Southwest flights were delayed on Saturday.
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