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Flights delayed Monday amid storm, but more are getting out in Dallas-Fort Worth

A plow removes ice and sleet at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Saturday, Jan. 24. The majority of scheduled flights for the day have been canceled, but the airport remains operational.
A plow removes ice and sleet at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Saturday, Jan. 24. The majority of scheduled flights for the day have been canceled, but the airport remains operational. DFW

❄️ Winter storm updates for Fort Worth, road conditions, closings & other breaking weather news: Read Wednesday's latest here.

About 180 scheduled flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and about 45 at Dallas Love Field were canceled on Monday due to a winter storm, meaning that far more flights are leaving the region’s airports than did over the weekend, according to FlightAware.

Fort Worth-based American Airlines canceled about 900 Saturday flights across its network and another 1,500 on Sunday.

The storm caused a major travel disruption in the U.S. that is expected to carry into this week. Here is what to do if your flight is canceled or you want to reschedule.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines canceled nearly 600 flights Saturday and over 1,300 on Sunday.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines canceled over 600 flights Saturday, Jan. 24, due to the massive winter storm affecting more than half the United States.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines canceled over 600 flights Saturday, Jan. 24, due to the massive winter storm affecting more than half the United States. Dallas Love Field via Facebook

DFW Airport also reported more than 100 delays as of Sunday afternoon. Airport crews are working to keep the facility’s seven runways and more than 1,200 miles of roadway clear. Travelers are reminded to give themselves extra time to reach the airport and to drive with care.

Dallas Love Field is also open, and crews will remain on site throughout the storm, according to airport officials.

This story was originally published January 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM.

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