American Airlines Cancels 100+ Flights, Causing Travel Chaos Across the U.S. — Passengers Stranded at Texas, Florida, and California Airports
American Airlines is currently facing major disruptions – it has canceled over 100 flights and delayed many other flights, causing extreme inconvenience and discomfort to passengers at key hubs, including Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), LaGuardia (LGA), and several international terminals.
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Scope & Scale of Disruptions
- On August 28, there were more than 100 cancellations on both domestic and international routes.
- Passengers stranded and facing rebooking battles during what’s poised to be the busiest Labor Day travel period.
- Weather and hub pressures (like ground stops and gate limits) are the primary drivers—not any internal scheduling changes by Americans.
American Airlines’ Response
- The airline attributes the crisis to weather-related ground stops (notably at DFW and Love Field), high holiday travel volumes, and an ongoing gate dispute at O’Hare. They maintain that no new schedule reductions have been introduced—this disruption stems from external factors.
- Travelers are strongly advised to frequently check flight status, utilize online rebooking tools, or contact customer support for alternatives.
International and Long-Haul Routes
These services have seen heavy disruption across key corridors:
- London Heathrow ⇄ Charlotte (AAL735)
- Los Angeles ⇄ Chicago O’Hare (AAL3249, AAL2012)
- Los Angeles ⇄ Dallas–Fort Worth (AAL2043)
- Chicago O’Hare ⇄ Los Angeles (AAL3249)
- Intercontinental routes including London ⇄ U.S., Cancun, and Mexico.
Domestic & Regional Routes
Multiple national routes are heavily affected:
- Chicago O’Hare – Los Angeles
- Los Angeles – Dallas–Fort Worth
- Pensacola – Dallas–Fort Worth
- Newark – Dallas–Fort Worth
- Northwest Arkansas (XNA) – Dallas–Fort Worth
- San Diego – Dallas–Fort Worth
- A cluster of routes linked to DFW, including Miami → DFW, and DFW → Atlanta
Many more flights are also canceled, more than mentioned in the list and table. Kindly check airline’s websites also for cancellation updates.
Cancelled American Airlines Flights – Selected Routes
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Flight Number | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Miami (MIA) | AA 1023 | Cancelled | Operational issues |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Los Angeles (LAX) | AA 2457 | Cancelled | Crew shortage |
| Miami (MIA) | New York (JFK) | AA 1389 | Cancelled | Weather delays ripple |
| Miami (MIA) | Chicago (ORD) | AA 2024 | Cancelled | Aircraft availability |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | AA 1662 | Cancelled | Systemwide disruption |
| Chicago (ORD) | Phoenix (PHX) | AA 2890 | Cancelled | High cancellations in Midwest |
| Charlotte (CLT) | Boston (BOS) | AA 1745 | Cancelled | East Coast weather impact |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Orlando (MCO) | AA 1107 | Cancelled | Operational constraints |
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