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Winter Storm Disrupts Atlanta Airport: 500 Flights Canceled

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport faces disruption as a winter storm arrives, with over 500 flight cancellations and delays on Saturday.
Delta Air Lines, the primary carrier at the airport, canceled 142 flights and delayed 159.
American Airlines and Frontier issued travel waivers for affected passengers.
Storm is expected to bring ice and snow, prompting warnings of hazardous travel and potential power outages across Georgia, while airlines offer free flight changes.

History

Historical Context

The Storm of the Century, which struck from March 12 to 15, 1993, was a powerful nor'easter that affected a vast area from Canada to Honduras. It caused over 300,000 power outages and 318 fatalities, with significant disruptions at major airports like Atlanta. This event underscored the need for improved infrastructure and emergency response strategies amid increasingly severe weather patterns.

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Story summary

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport faces disruption as a winter storm arrives, with over 500 flight cancellations and delays on Saturday.
Delta Air Lines, the primary carrier at the airport, canceled 142 flights and delayed 159.
American Airlines and Frontier issued travel waivers for affected passengers.
Storm is expected to bring ice and snow, prompting warnings of hazardous travel and potential power outages across Georgia, while airlines offer free flight changes.

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