Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Winter Storm Enzo has caused major disruptions to air travel across the United States , grounding thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded in Texas and Georgia . The storm forced the closure of major airports like Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) , while Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) struggled with severe cancellations and delays.
Airlines across the globe, including United, Southwest, Delta, Korean Air, American, Air France, Japan Airlines, Spirit, Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa, ANA, and KLM , have been heavily impacted. Domestic carriers canceled hundreds of flights, while international airlines faced widespread disruptions as icy conditions and freezing temperatures turned runways into safety hazards. With up to 8 inches of snow in parts of Texas and blizzard-like conditions near Galveston, travel remains dangerous, and recovery efforts are expected to take days.
Winter Storm Enzo has left air travel across the United States in disarray, with 1,839 flights canceled and 374 delayed nationwide. The storm’s icy grip hit Texas and Georgia the hardest, forcing airports to shut down, grounding flights, and creating dangerous conditions for travelers. Major carriers and international airlines alike are grappling with the aftermath as the storm continues to wreak havoc.
Houston was among the first regions to feel Winter Storm Enzo’s wrath. Both Bush Intercontinental Airport .
