Severe weather has caused significant disruptions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, as detailed by FlightAware. As of Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m., the airport reported 78 flight cancellations and 438 delays, with a substantial impact on Delta Air Lines. The airline accounted for 71 of the canceled flights and 216 of the delayed flights. According to reports, the majority of canceled flights were en route to Atlanta, while many of the delays occurred with flights already situated at the airport.
This situation follows two preceding days of turbulence, where over 1,000 flights were delayed—approximately 700 of which were Delta flights. Roughly 500 of those were cancellations attributed to Delta.
Hartsfield-Jackson, the world’s busiest airport, has recently ranked second on FlightAware’s “Misery Map,” only behind Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, which is also grappling with weather-related challenges. Delta, which operates over 900 scheduled flights daily from Atlanta, has encouraged customers to use the Fly Delta app for updates and rebooking typical with ongoing weather interruptions.
The forecast indicates that rain and scattered storms will persist, with the chance of continued disturbances expected into Sunday when a 60% chance of rain is predicted. Breezy conditions are anticipated as well.
Despite the current disruption, travelers are urged to stay informed and utilize available resources to navigate through potential changes to their travel plans. The resilience of Delta, and the support services offered to passengers, highlight the commitment to maintaining travel schedules as much as possible under adverse weather conditions.