Travelers can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted flight restrictions just in time for the busy holiday season. However, despite the lifting of restrictions, flight disruptions are still occurring. One of the busiest airlines, Delta Air Lines, experienced disruptions at LaGuardia Airport earlier this week due to inclement weather.

Unfortunately, LaGuardia Airport has been leading the way for flight delays worldwide, with 368 delays affecting 65% of flights departing from the airport. As Thanksgiving travel approaches, airports and airlines are preparing for an influx of passengers, but it is likely that other flight disruptions will occur beforehand. In fact, the FAA has issued a warning that there may be delays and cancellations in key hubs such as New York, Washington, Philadelphia, and other popular destinations.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the FAA announced that low clouds could potentially cause delays at major U. S. airports, including New York (JFK, LGA, EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington, DC (BWI, DCA, IAD), Houston (IAH, HOU), Phoenix (PHX), San Francisco (SFO), and Seattle (SEA). The administration also warned of possible delays in Las Vegas due to forecasted rain. Travelers are advised to monitor weather forecasts and stay updated on flight information, especially regarding possible delays.

Since the end of the government shutdown, the number of delays and cancellations at major U. S. airports has significantly decreased. On Tuesday, no U. S. airports were among the top seven worldwide for most delays. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was the only U. S. hub in the top ten, with 147 delays. This is a much lower number compared to the chaos experienced during the shutdown. Similarly, major U. S. airlines such as Delta Air Lines had delays on only 9% of its flights on Tuesday, a significant decrease from the shutdown numbers last week. As of early afternoon on Wednesday, there were only 1,073 delays within, into, or out of the United States, according to FlightAware.

Although U. S. airports have not been significantly affected yet, the FAA’s recent warning suggests that there may be flight disruptions in the afternoon and evening. As of Wednesday morning, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is leading the way for flight delays among U. S. airports, with 66 delays reported.

In preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday, the FAA has returned the National Airspace System to normal operations. The administration ensures that the safety of the traveling public will always come first. This year is expected to be another record-breaking year for holiday travel, with 81. 8 million people expected to take a trip, an increase of 1. 6 million from last year. United Airlines, in particular, is expecting a surge of 6.