Published on
October 22, 2025
US, Mexico and Iceland are facing a travel conundrum which started on 21st October and continuing on 22nd October, 2025, as Delta Air Lines cancels over a dozen flights, significantly affecting passengers across key airports, including John F Kennedy, Queretaro Intercontinental Keflavík International Airport and several other US airports. These cancellations have left travelers stranded at airports, with delays spreading throughout the day. The disruption impacts essential domestic and international routes, causing considerable inconvenience for those hoping to reach their destinations. According to FlightAware data, there’s a total of 261 delays and 13 cancellations. Passengers in airports like New York’s John F Kennedy and Mexico’s Queretaro are particularly affected, as they now struggle to find alternate flights or make other travel arrangements. With hundreds of delayed flights, the situation continues to unfold, leaving many uncertain of when they will finally be able to continue their journeys. As the travel chaos ensues, both passengers and airlines must navigate these challenges together.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) has canceled 13 flights:
DAL2310 (B738): Scheduled from John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) to LaGuardia (KLGA) on Tuesday at 07:10 AM EDT.DAL8840 (B752): Scheduled from Tampa Intl (KTPA) to Miami Intl (KMIA) on Tuesday at 11:45 AM EDT.DAL2868 (B712): Scheduled from St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW) on Tuesday at 10:55 AM CDT.DAL45 (B763): Scheduled from Keflavik Intl (KEF) to John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) on Tuesday at 05:54 PM GMT.DAL9937 (B712): Scheduled from Queretaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) on Tuesday at 01:10 PM CST.DAL8947 (B752): Scheduled from Miami Intl (KMIA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) on Tuesday at 04:50 PM EDT.DAL9972 (A319): Scheduled from Joe Foss Fld (KFSD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) on Tuesday at 04:10 PM CDT.DAL8845 (B752): Scheduled from Orlando Intl (KMCO) to Nashville Intl (KBNA) on Tuesday at 05:15 PM EDT.DAL2801 (BCS3): Scheduled from LaGuardia (KLGA) to Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) on Tuesday at 07:05 PM EDT.DAL8845 (B752): Scheduled from Nashville Intl (KBNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) on Tuesday at 07:43 PM CDT.DAL2760 (BCS3): Scheduled from Chicago O’Hare Intl (KORD) to LaGuardia (KLGA) on Tuesday at 08:35 PM CDT.DAL8840 (B752): Scheduled from Miami Intl (KMIA) to Nashville Intl (KBNA) on Tuesday at 10:09 PM EDT.DAL9938 (B739): Scheduled from Chennault Intl (KCWF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (KATL) on Wednesday at 09:55 AM CDT.
The cancellations impacted key routes from various airports in the US, Mexico and Iceland. Flights between major US cities, including New York, Florida, Missouri and Illinois, were heavily affected. The international routes also saw significant disruptions, such as those between Iceland and the United States. Key routes involved in this disruption include flights from:
John F Kennedy (New York) to LaGuardia (New York).Tampa (Florida) to Miami (Florida).St Louis (Missouri) to Detroit (Michigan).Keflavík (Iceland) to John F Kennedy (New York).Queretaro (Mexico) to Hartsfield-Jackson (Atlanta).Orlando (Florida) to Nashville (Tennessee).Chicago (Illinois) to New York (LaGuardia).
This network of flights covers both major business routes and leisure destinations, making the disruptions significant not only for the airlines but also for the travelers relying on these connections.
Delays
In addition to the flight cancellations, Delta Air Lines has reported a total of 261 delays, amounting to 7% of its scheduled flights. These delays have caused significant disruptions across several airports, with passengers facing long waits and uncertainty.
The cancellation and delay chaos struck several major airports across the US, Mexico and Iceland. Some of the most affected airports include:
These major airports are typically bustling with passengers and the disruptions caused significant congestion and long waits for travelers.
The travel disruption might have a impact on local tourism in the affected cities. For major tourist hubs such as New York, Miami and Orlando, flight cancellations and delays mean that fewer travelers will be able to reach their intended destinations, which could lead to reduced visitor numbers and lost revenue for local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions.
In cities like Queretaro, Mexico, a smaller tourism market, these disruptions can result in a significant loss of revenue, as foreign visitors will be unable to reach the city and experience its historic and cultural offerings. Keflavík, Iceland, which relies heavily on air travel to attract tourists, will also face challenges as international tourists delay or cancel their trips, potentially hurting the local economy.
For passengers affected by Delta Air Lines’ flight cancellations, the best course of action is to stay updated with the airline. Delta Air Lines offers several options for affected travelers, including rebooking onto later flights, requesting refunds, or arranging alternative transportation.
Passengers can check Delta’s official website or app for real-time updates and notifications. Additionally, those affected by significant delays should consider reaching out to the airline’s customer service team to discuss compensation options, such as meal vouchers, hotel accommodations and reimbursement for other expenses incurred due to the disruptions.
In some cases, passengers may also be eligible for compensation based on the duration of their delay or the reason for the cancellation, particularly for international flights.
