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San Diego Airport Faces Flight Disruptions Amid Winter Storm

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

San Diego International Airport continues to experience flight disruptions caused by a U.S. winter storm.
On Monday, cancellations fell to 29 from 79, while delays dropped to 27.
Southwest Airlines reported the most delays, mainly for flights to Dallas and the East Coast.
Travelers are advised to arrive two hours early due to increased security measures.
The Department of Transportation mandates airlines to promptly update passengers on flight status changes.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 winter storms severely disrupted travel across the United States, leading to over 1,000 flight cancellations and significant impacts on major airlines like American and United. This followed the 1993 Storm of the Century, which caused widespread chaos from Canada to Honduras, resulting in 318 fatalities and $5.5 billion in damages. Today's challenges at San Diego International Airport reflect ongoing vulnerabilities in air travel during severe weather.

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Story summary

San Diego International Airport continues to experience flight disruptions caused by a U.S. winter storm.
On Monday, cancellations fell to 29 from 79, while delays dropped to 27.
Southwest Airlines reported the most delays, mainly for flights to Dallas and the East Coast.
Travelers are advised to arrive two hours early due to increased security measures.
The Department of Transportation mandates airlines to promptly update passengers on flight status changes.

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