JetBlue Cancels Dozens of Flights Across South Florida Amid Midwest Storm

A major winter storm sweeping through the Midwest disrupted air travel across the country Sunday, hitting South Florida airports especially hard. JetBlue passengers bore the brunt as the airline canceled dozens of flights at area airports, with delays piling up throughout the day.

At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), JetBlue canceled 42 flights and reported 66 delays by mid-afternoon. The cancellations were split between arrivals and departures, leaving travelers stranded or scrambling to rebook. Other airlines at FLL also experienced issues: Spirit canceled two flights and logged 24 delays, while Delta, Southwest, American, and Allegiant reported a growing number of postponed departures. In total, 288 delays were recorded at FLL as of 3:20 p.m.

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) saw 28 JetBlue cancellations and 17 delays. American Airlines did not cancel any flights at PBI but reported 13 delays. United, Delta, Air Canada, and Southwest were also among the carriers affected, contributing to nearly 60 delays on the board Sunday afternoon.

Miami International Airport (MIA) reported more widespread disruption, with 256 delayed flights and six cancellations so far. The canceled flights were spread among American, Spirit, and Avianca. Airlines experiencing the most delays included Avianca, American, Spirit, Delta, Envoy, Frontier, Porter, and Sun Country.

Airline officials pointed to the storm hammering the central U.S., which triggered a ripple effect that stretched into the Southeast and beyond. Because most of the delays and cancellations are tied to weather conditions, airlines are not required to provide accommodations or meal vouchers under current Department of Transportation rules.

Travelers flying in or out of South Florida are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates before heading to the airport. Crowds at terminals swelled as passengers dealt with uncertain schedules, and rebooking options on packed post-holiday flights remained limited.

With winter weather rolling east and seats already tight during the busy travel weekend, delays may continue into Monday. For residents and visitors trying to return home, the ripple effects of a northern storm are now part of the South Florida shuffle.