Overview
- U.S. airports, which logged about 5,600 delays and nearly 500 cancellations Saturday, entered a third straight day of holiday disruptions, according to FlightAware.
- Thunderstorms and low visibility forced FAA ground stops and traffic flow limits at major hubs in Texas, the Midwest, and the Southeast.
- Dallas/Fort Worth delayed nearly 1,000 flights Saturday, roughly 45% of its schedule, in a concentration of setbacks also seen at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental and Atlanta.
- Passengers reported missed connections, long security lines, and crowded gates as crew and aircraft reassignments struggled to catch up to the weather delays.
- Flight‑tracking reports showed early signs of recovery on Easter Sunday, with airlines expecting smoother operations into Monday while urging travelers to check flight status and arrive early.