900 Flights Cancelled, 6300 Flights Delayed on Sunday. Here's why.

Chicago O'Hare saw the most cancellations with over 12% flights cancelled and 40% flights delayed

Heavy rain and flash flood warning led to flight delays and cancellations in Chicago O'Hare

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1. American Airlines

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2. United Airlines

United had 4% of its flights delayed and 23% of its flights cancelled.

3. Delta

Delta had 2% of its flight cancelled and 22% of its flight delayed. 0218 Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner

4. Jet Blue

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People travelling at levels not seen since before the pandemic is one of the many reasons.

Both the airlines and the air traffic control facilities being short-staffed contributed to this woe. 0218 Gray Frame Corner

The FAA, however blames airline staffing issues, bad weather and high traffic for flight delays and cancellations.

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