US Airlines Cancel 65 Flights Across Major Hubs Amid Travel Disruptions

United Airlines is adjusting its South African flight schedule by shifting one Johannesburg-Newark flight to Cape Town, effective October 29, 2025, with four weekly flights between Cape Town and Newark and three weekly flights to Washington D.C., reflecting growing US leisure tourism to Cape Town. However, United is also reducing flights to Cuba, suspending Houston to Havana services until at least summer 2026, alongside Southwest and American Airlines scaling back Caribbean routes due to low demand and ongoing travel restrictions. Additionally, United has canceled 20 flights across US domestic and international routes, including major cities like Denver, San Francisco, Newark, and international destinations such as London and Paris, contributing to widespread travel disruptions. These cancellations are part of a broader pattern affecting multiple US carriers, with American, United, JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Alaska Airlines collectively canceling 65 flights at major hubs including Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O’Hare, New York JFK, and Los Angeles, causing significant delays and traveler stress. Meanwhile, United is expanding its ultra-long-haul network, launching direct flights from San Francisco to Adelaide in December 2025, joining other US airlines in pioneering new routes exceeding 8,000 miles to enhance global connectivity and travel options. This dynamic shift in route adjustments, cancellations, and expansions highlights airlines' responses to evolving seasonal demand, geopolitical factors, and competitive ultra-long-haul strategies.